IC Directors’ Meeting Highlights — Thursday, May 26, 2016

Announcements: Francis Collins

Dr. Collins provided an overview of the Precision Medicine Initiative, the ClinicalTrials.gov Final Rule, the upcoming ACD meeting, and recent meetings with Congressional staff.

Analysis of AA/B Grant Application Outcomes: Hannah Valantine

Dr. Valantine (COSWD) provided an overview of the recent analysis of outcomes from African American/Black grant applicants. The discussion focused on the factors driving these data, how to address the issues, and the details of the recommended interventions.