Author: Kherlen Martin

NIH continues working with stakeholders to get ready for the implementation of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy on January 25, 2023. Today, NIH is releasing two new resources for the research community that aim to protect privacy and respect the autonomy of research participants when sharing data.

The first resource is the Informed Consent for Research with Data and Biospecimens: Points to Consider and Sample Language for Future Use and/or Sharing. This document is intended to provide sample language to investigators and IRBs when developing consent for secondary use of data/biospecimens.

We are also releasing a request for comment on protecting the privacy of research participants when data is shared.  NIH is seeking comments on this draft guidance through June 27, 2022.  Full information, including how to comment can be found here.

To learn more please see the latest “Under the Poliscope” blog post by Dr. Lyric Jorgenson: Gearing Up for 2023 Part II: Implementing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

For questions, contact the NIH Office of Science Policy at [email protected].  Also, you can follow us on Twitter: @NIH_OSP

NIH will hold a virtual meeting and listening session to engage stakeholders and gather feedback on the current U.S. Government oversight framework for research involving enhanced potential pandemic pathogens.

This meeting and listening session will also help inform the deliberations and policy recommendations of the NSABB related to its current charge.  Time will also be on the agenda for members of the public to provide comments at the meeting.

For full details including the agenda, webcast link, and instructions for signing up to make a public comment at the event please visit the NIH Office of Science Policy website. Requests to make comments at the meeting must be received by 8:00 p.m. ET on April 26, 2022.

For questions, contact the NIH Office of Science Policy at [email protected].  Also, you can follow us on Twitter: @NIH_OSP

On February 28, 2022, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET, NIH will be convening a virtual meeting of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB). The NSABB is a federal advisory committee that addresses issues related to biosecurity and dual use research at the request of the United States Government.

The meeting will include a review of the charge to the committee and discussion of next steps for the committee.

Public notice of this meeting can be found in the Federal Register Notice. More information about the meeting, including the agenda and videocast information, can be found on the NIH OSP Website.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].