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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is seeking nominations for 5-7 new members of its Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) Council with appointments beginning in early 2020. ILAR conducts activities related to advancing science to benefit human and animal health, with a focus on the responsible use, care, and welfare of animals in research and education. Nominations should be submitted by December 11, 2019. More information at https://nas.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18fe6f8f25ec0bc7509e65e97&id=1ed6f0a5d6&e=cfc3938e72. NASEM is also accepting nominations for experts to serve on the organizing committee for a "Use of Emerging Science for Environmental Health Decisions" workshop, Predicting Human Health Effects from Environmental Exposures: Applying Translatable and Accessible Biomarkers of Effect. This 2-day workshop, to be held on June 9-10, 2020 in Washington, DC, will explore how experience with developing biomarkers of effect can be applied to understanding the consequences of environmental exposures and improve environmental health decisions. Submit your nominations by December 5, 2019 at: https://nas.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18fe6f8f25ec0bc7509e65e97&id=d41c7aa461&e=a271cda812. Mr. Barry Myers, President Trump's nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has withdrawn his nomination citing health reasons. Although the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation a...
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