The administration, distribution, and safety of vaccines are regulated through multiple federal agencies as well as through state-level statutes. Two main bodies oversee administration and safety of vaccines: the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee in the FDA (FDA VRBPAC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in the CDC (ACIP). The FDA VRBPAC […]
One of the most pressing tasks for scientists of any era is the reconciliation of research with the public good. This call must be answered both socially, by an understandable dialogue between academia and society, and cautiously, with a careful eye on the relevance of our work. Socially, science speaks its own language. Today’s scientific […]
H.R. 4316 – Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2017 Summary and Text In November of 2017, H.R. 4316 or the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2017 was introduced to the United States House of Representatives and is currently under review of the House Agriculture and House Appropriations committees. The current bill […]