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Meeting This Week

UPDATE: You can watch the meeting via webcast OR you can call in to the meeting in listen-only mode at  1-866-761-7202. Passcode: 3117619.   The CFS Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The registration deadline for attendance … Continue reading

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How Did They Get Here?

I’ve been following the work of the CFS Advisory Committee closely, and after the latest group of new members were appointed I wondered who had nominated them. I’ve done some research, and the answer might surprise you. Just getting this … Continue reading

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Passing of Dr. William Reeves

Unexpected news came today that Dr. William Reeves passed away last night. Dr. Reeves was head of the CDC’s CFS program from 1992 through 2010, and was a polarizing figure both inside and outside the agency. Others have chronicled the … Continue reading

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CFSAC Profile: Dr. Lisa Corbin

The second in a series of profiles of the new members of the CFS Advisory Committee. Four new members were recently appointed to the CFS Advisory Committee.  In previous years, members such as Drs. Jason, Klimas and Snell were well-known … Continue reading

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CFSAC Takeaways

I won’t attempt a comprehensive writeup of the recent CFS Advisory Committee meeting. This meeting was one of the most thoroughly covered: on Twitter (#CFSAC), real-time reports from Phoenix Rising, and a writeup by Tina Tidmore. Instead, I offer comments … Continue reading

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