Working Group Committees 2009
In January 2009, the structure and accomplishments of the Working Group over the past two years were evaluated. The members of the Working Group decided that the Committees should be centered around particular goals, with Subcommittees within each to address specific tasks.
- Committee on Communication and Public Outreach
- Committee on Evidence Development and Institutional Change
- Committee on Extramural Activities and Mentoring Programs
- Committee on the NIH Intramural Research Program
- Committee on Integration of Women into Bioengineering Fields
- Committee on Women of Color in Biomedical Careers
- National Library of Medicine Programs
Committee on Communication and Public Outreach
TASKS:
- Coordinate communication plan to publicize the accomplishments of the NIH Working Group on Women in Biomedical Careers
- Develop and implement strategies to disseminate and promote adoption of the recommendations of the Women in Biomedical Research: Best Practices for Sustaining Career Success workshop by all relevant stakeholders
CHAIR: Barbara Alving, M.D. (NCRR)
MEMBERS: Marin Allen, Ph.D. (OD/OCPL), Janine Clayton, M.D. (OD/ORWH), Kameha Kidd, Ph.D. (NCRR), Joslyn Kravitz, Ph.D. (OD/ORWH), Pamela Marino, Ph.D. (NIGMS), Cindy McConnell (NCRR), Sylvia Parsons (NCRR), Shelly Pollard (NCRR), Mona Trempe, Ph.D. (NIGMS), Kathryn Zoon, Ph.D. (NIAID)
Committee on Evidence Development and Institutional Change
TASKS:
- Expand support for research on (1) the causal factors explaining the current patterns observed in the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering and (2) the efficacy of organizational programs designed to reduce gender bias and bring about systemic organizational change
- Promote activities which raise awareness of gender bias and other barriers to women’s careers
CHAIR: Jeremy Berg, Ph.D. (NIGMS)
MEMBERS: Juliana Blome, Ph.D. (NIGMS), Janine Clayton, M.D. (ORWH), Patricia Grady, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. (NINR), Tiffani Bailey Lash, Ph.D. (NIGMS), Belinda Seto, Ph.D. (NIBIB)
Committee on Extramural Activities and Mentoring Programs
TASKS:
- Develop and/or revise extramural funding mechanisms and policies to (1) use grant monies for dependent care expenses, (2) provide technical or administrative support during a leave of absence, and (3) extend grant support during and after a leave of absence
- Examine NIH funding reviews to ensure gender equity throughout the review process, including gender of reviewers
- Collect, store, and publish composite information on the demographics of extramural funding applicants and recipients
- Develop of extramural mentoring programs based on the recommendations of the National Leadership Workshop on Mentoring Women in Biomedical Careers
CHAIR: Sally Rockey, Ph.D. (OD/OER)
MEMBERS: Janine Clayton, M.D. (OD/ORWH), Lisa Evans, J.D. (OD/OER), Patricia Grady, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. (NINR), J Taylor Harden, Ph.D. (NIA), Joslyn Kravitz, Ph.D. (OD/ORWH), Ellen Liberman, Ph.D. (NEI), Becky Lyon (NLM), Pamela Marino, Ph.D. (NIGMS), Sylvia Parsons (NCRR), Jane Peterson, Ph.D. (NHGRI), Walter Schaffer, Ph.D. (OD/OER), Sanya A. Springfield, Ph.D. (NCI), Ellen Witt, Ph.D. (NIAAA)
Committee on the NIH Intramural Research Program
TASKS:
- Encourage changes to the NIH work culture, such as those related to infant and child care issues, and consider the development of alternative metrics to evaluate female and male scientists with care giving responsibilities
- Consider the National Academies recommendations for universities as a guide for improving the recruitment and retention strategies at NIH, including considerations for dual career families
CHAIRS: Michael Gottesman, M.D. (OD/OIR) and Joan Schwartz, Ph.D. (OD/OIR)
MEMBERS: Mirit Aladjem, Ph.D. (NCI), Janine Clayton, M.D. (OD/ORWH), Valerie Durrant, Ph.D. (CSR), Gemma Flamberg, J.D. (OD/OLPA), Edward Giniger, Ph.D. (NINDS), Patricia Grady, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. (NINR), Joslyn Kravitz, Ph.D. (OD/ORWH), Germaine Buck Louis, Ph.D. (NICHD), Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D. (NHGRI), Kathryn Zoon, Ph.D. (NIAID)
Subcommittees:
- Child Care
- Mentoring
- Diversity
Committee on Integration of Women into Bioengineering Fields
TASK: Ensure that the career challenges faced by women in bioengineering fields are considered and develop resources for the career development and advancement of female and male bioengineers with care giving responsibilities
CHAIR: Belinda Seto, Ph.D. (NIBIB)
MEMBERS: Robert Balaban, Ph.D. (NHLBI), Christine Kelley, Ph.D. (NIBIB), Alan Koretsky, Ph.D. (NINDS), Joslyn Kravitz, Ph.D. (OD/ORWH), Richard Leapman, Ph.D. (NIBIB), Guoying Liu, Ph.D. (NIBIB), Joan McGowan, Ph.D. (NIAMS), Rocky Tuan, Ph.D. (NIAMS)
Committee on Women of Color in Biomedical Careers
TASK: Ensure that the unique career challenges faced by women of color are addressed, paying specific attention to recruitment, mentoring, retention, and promotion
CHAIR: J Taylor Harden, Ph.D. (NIA)
MEMBERS: Janine Clayton, M.D. (OD/ORWH), Cerise Elliott, Ph.D. (NIA), Lisa Evans, J.D. (OD/OER), Peter Kozel, Ph.D. (NCCAM), Joslyn Kravitz, Ph.D. (OD/ORWH), Tiffani Bailey Lash, Ph.D. (NIGMS), Akilah Moore, Ph.D. (NIDDK), Roland Owens, Ph.D. (OD/OIR), Walter Schaffer, Ph.D. (OD/OER), Joan Schwartz, Ph.D. (OD/OIR), Hinda Zlotnik, Ph.D. (NIGMS)
National Library of Medicine Programs
TASK: Continue to implement and publicize innovative policies within the NLM extramural programs which address the needs of women and minorities in biomedical careers
CHAIR: Donald Lindberg, M.D. (NLM)
MEMBERS: Becky Lyon (NLM), Barbara Rapp, Ph.D. (NLM)
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