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Introductory Remarks |
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Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Ph.D., Chair, Committee on Breast Cancer and the Environment: The Scientific Evidence, Research Methodology, and Future Directions |
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Introductions by committee members and meeting attendees |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Study Context and Goals, Sponsor Perspective |
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Amelie Ramirez, Dr.P.H., Member, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scientific Advisory Board, Director, Institute for Health Promotion Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
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Questions and discussion with the committee |
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (available in 3rd- floor cafeteria) |
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| 12:45-2:30p.m. |
Comments from Breast Cancer Research and Advocacy Organizations |
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- What are their concerns and priorities regarding environmental risk factors for breast cancer?
- What do they want to make sure the committee is aware of?
- What do they hope the study will contribute?
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Organizations Planning to Present |
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Avon Foundation: Marc Hurlbert, Ph.D. |
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Breast Cancer Fund: Janet Gray, Ph.D. |
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Mary Beth Terry, Ph.D. (phone) |
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National Breast Cancer Coalition: Fran Visco |
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National Institutes of Health Breast Cancer and Environment Activities: Gwen Collman, Ph.D. |
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Young Survival Coalition: Marcia Stein |
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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| 3:00-4:30 p.m. |
Introduction to Issues in Studying Breast Cancer and the Environment |
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Presentations by Committee Members |
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Opportunity for Individual Public Comment |
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Dr. Kathleen Burns (phone), Director, Sciencecorps, Lexington, MA |
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Major William Mimiaga USMC (RET) (phone), California |
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Mr. Michael Partain (phone), The Few, The Proud, The Forgotten |
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Mr. James Fontella (phone), Shelby Township, Michigan |
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Adjourn Open Session |