Advancing Prion Science Guidance for the National Prion Research Program (2004) / Chapter Skim
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
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To support this proposal evaluation process, DOD asked the IOM to provide independent advice on the state of prion science and the field's most pressing research needs (see Box 1-1~. In June 2002, the IOM formed an 11-member committee supplemented by six consultants who are internationally recognized experts in prion research; a member of the Board of the Medical Follow-up Agency was added to the committee as a liaison in early 2003.
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The committee evaluated information from the sponsor, peer-reviewed journal articles provided by committee staff, and presentations by invited guests with expertise relevant to prion science (see Appendix A)
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, the focus of both the law establishing NPRP and the program announcement. The law states: "The priority goal of the Project's first phase is to rapidly develop a diagnostic test to detect the presence of prion disease." The investment strategy and guidance published in the NPRP program announcement reflect this imperative (DOD, 20021.
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