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Dr. [Bernadine] Healy In becoming director of NIH, you are
becoming part of a long and noble tradition.
Before the turn of
the century, the "microbe hunters" who founded NIH risked their
lives to fight the epidemics of cholera and yellow fever that
swept the nation. In the 1950s, Director James Shannon argued
that money should be spent on research as well as on iron lungs
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to defeat the scourge of polio. And now you will have your
chance to influence the health and well-being of future
generations.
NIH has come a long way in its 104 years. It has grown from
a one-room laboratory on Staten Island to an organization with 13
institutes, 4 centers, and the National Library of Medicine. But
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the physical size of NIH pales beside its intellectual size. NIH
not only conducts research within its own walls. It also
supports over 100,000 biomedical researchers at universities and
biomedical centers around the country and abroad. To receive an
NIH grant is to be recognized as one of the best biomedical
researchers anywhere in the world.
NIH researchers have produced some of the most important
biomedical advances of the past century in heart disease,
cancer diabetes and other disorders. Without NIH research, for
example, the AIDS epidemic would be an even greater tragedy. The
blood test and new drugs developed by NIH, working together with
the private sector, have saved and prolonged the lives of men,
women, and children. And work on vaccines holds out the promise
of conquering this terrible killer.
NIH is also leading the way toward a new age of
biotechnology. The basic research funded by NIH has made the
United States a leader in this thriving enterprise. NIH-
supported researchers have developed virtually all of the tools
used in biotechnology. And through its training and education
programs, NIH has helped to create the pool of talented
researchers who will ensure our leadership in the 21st century.
These are some of its greatest accomplishments, but NIH is
adding to our national medicine chest in many other ways. It is
developing gene therapy, synthetic drugs designed by
supercomputers, and new treatments against cancer. It is working
on new drugs that can limit the damage from heart attacks,
all, in cansu be
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painless computerized images of the body to identify hidden
injuries, and medicines to save victims of accidents from
permanent spinal cord injury. The list could go on and on.
Last year I dedicated the 1990s as the Decade of the Brain,
to recognize the tremendous opportunities we now have in yes
understanding the brain and treating its disorders. But the
1990s will be just a prelude to a whole new century of biomedical
advances. We will learn how to treat today's most fearsome
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diseases. We will learn how to read the human genome, offering
hope to those afflicted by genetic diseases. We will develop the
vaccines and other measures that prevent disease before it
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We will improve the health of women by focusing on cancer,
heart disease, osteoporosis, and the other problems that affect
American women -- I know this is a special interest of Dr.
Healy's. We will explore the social, emotional, and economic
issues of biomedical research. It will be an era of unbridled
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nothing is impossible in America for those who work hard and give
of themselves.
Lewis Thomas, in speaking of NIH, once called it "the most
brilliant social invention of modern times." It is the jewel in
the crown of federal science and technology. Researchers from
all over the world come here to take advantage of this
unparalleled resource, and when they return home they are among
our most effective ambassadors. NIH symbolizes the commitment of
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this country to science, to the belief that knowledge will
improve our lives.
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NIH continues to grow and take advantage of new research
opportunities. Last week Secretary Sullivan announced a
reorganization plan that would bring three more institutes to NIH
-- the national institutes for mental health, for drug abuse, and
for alcoholism and alcohol abuse. This plan would greatly expand
the scientific mission of NIH to find ways to stop drug and
alcohol abuse and cure mental illness.
We are also committed to bringing to NIH the very best
doctors and scientists that America has to offer. We want to the
word to go out that if you are willing to work hard -- sometimes
day and night -- to find the answers that will benefit mankind,
we want you to come to NIH. That's why Secretary Sullivan is
preparing to establish a new Senior Biomedical Research Service
that would attract the cream of the crop to NIH.
Finally, in thinking about the dedication of the NIH staff,
I am reminded of a story about a woman who came up to Fritz
Kreisler, the world famous violinist after a concert. "I'd give
my life to play as beautifully as you!" the woman said. Kreisler
replied, "My dear Madam, I did." The people of NIH -- its
scientists, health care workers, grants administrators, animal
caretakers, laboratory technicians, support staff, and now its
all
new director -- are committing their professional lives to the
public and to the future.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
June 18, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR CURT SMITH
FROM:
STEVE OLSON An
SUBJECT:
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPH FOR NIH SPEECH
I'd like to take you up on your offer to provide some additional input for next
Monday's speech. Specifically, toward the top of the second page of my draft, I'd like
to suggest the following paragraph:
The achievements of biomedical research and public health
have been among this nation's great success stories. Toward the
end of the last century, the leading cause of death in American
cities was tuberculosis. A quarter of all people born died
before they reached the age of 25, and half of all people died
before the age of 50. Today, more than 90 percent of all people
born live to be older than 50.
The achievements are continuing.
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Basically, I'm trying to beef up the top of the speech, since Allan Bromley has
impressed upon me again that he would prefer the speech to go somewhat beyond
brief remarks.
Is this too many statistics for one of the President's speeches? In general, I'm
interested in what you can and can't use from my initial drafts, since I usually
prepare them for speeches that deal with science or technology.
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the physical size of NIH pales beside its intellectual size. NIH
not only conducts research within its own walls. It also
supports over 100,000 biomedical researchers at universities and
biomedical centers around the country and abroad. To receive an
NIH grant is to be recognized as one of the best biomedical
researchers anywhere in the world.
NIH researchers have produced some of the most important
biomedical advances of the past century -- in heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, and other disorders. Without NIH research, for
example, the AIDS epidemic would be an even greater tragedy. The
blood test and new drugs developed by NIH, working together with
the private sector, have saved and prolonged the lives of men,
women, and children. And work on vaccines holds out the promise
of conquering this terrible killer.
NIH is also leading the way toward a new age of
biotechnology. The basic research funded by NIH has made the
United States a leader in this thriving enterprise. NIH-
supported researchers have developed virtually all of the tools
used in biotechnology. And through its training and education
programs, NIH has helped to create the pool of talented
researchers who will ensure our leadership in the 21st century.
These are some of its greatést accomplishments, but NIH is
adding to our national medicine chest in many other ways. It is
developing gene therapy, synthetic drugs designed by
supercomputers, and new treatments against cancer. It is working
on new drugs that can limit the damage from heart attacks,
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BERNADINE P. HEALY, M.D.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Bernadine Healy became Director of the National Institutes of Health in April, 1991. Prior to that, she
was Chairman of the Research Institute of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, a position she assumed in November
1985, and was a staff member of the Clinic's Department of Cardiology. Her preceding position was Deputy
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy at the White House for almost two years, and until that
appointment she had been Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and
Hospital.
Dr. Healy was born in New York City, completed secondary school at the Hunter College High School,
graduated from Vassar College, summa cum laude, in 1965, and received her M.D., cum laude, from Harvard
Medical School in June 1970. She completed training in internal medicine, anatomic pathology, and cardio-
vascular disease at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in June 1976,
where she had clinical responsibilities and ran an active research program in cardiovascular research. In 1977 she
became Director of the Coronary Care Unit. In addition to being Professor of Medicine, she assumed the role of
Assistant Dean for Post Doctoral Programs and Faculty Development.
In February 1984, Dr. Healy became Deputy Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy at the
White House. Her appointment, made by President Reagan and confirmed by the Senate in June of 1984,
involved her heavily in life science and regulatory issues at the Federal level. She served as Chairman of the White
House Cabinet Working Group on Biotechnology, was Executive Secretary of the White House Science Council's
Panel on the Health of Universities, and served as member of several advisory groups, including the Councils of
the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Cancer Institute, and The White House Working
Group on Health Policy and Economics.
Dr. Healy has been President of the American Federation of Clinical Research (AFCR) (1983-84) and was
Chairman of its Public Policy Committee for several years, and served on the Board of Governors of the American
College of Cardiology. Dr. Healy was President of the American Heart Association in 1988-1989 and has served
as a member of its Board of Directors since 1983. She is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National
Academy of Sciences. In 1989, Dr. Healy was elected to a six-year term as a member of the Board of Overseers of
Harvard College. Until 1991, she was Chairman of the Visiting Committee for the Medical School and School of
Dental Medicine of Harvard University, and a member of other university visiting committees. She was also
Chairman of the Ohio Council on Research and Economic Development, Ohio Board of Regents, and served on
several other advisory committees and boards.
Dr. Healy has participated in activities on a variety of federal advisory groups. Until her NIH appointment,
she was a member of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the National Institutes of Health. She has been a
member of the White House Science Council and Chairman of the Advisory Panel for New Developments in
Biotechnology of the Office of Technology Assessment of the U.S. Congress and a member of the NASA Life
Sciences Strategic Planning Study Committee. In 1990, she was appointed Vice-Chairman of the President's
Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (PCAST). She also chaired the Advisory Panel for Basic
Research for the 1990s of the Office of Technology Assessment, and was a member of the Special Medical
Advisory Committee of the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Dr. Healy is the author or co-author of over 200 publications, most in the area of cardiovascular research
and medicine, and has served on the Editorial Boards of numerous scientific journals. In her position as
Chairman of the Research Institute of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, an Institute with over 400 employees and
a budget of over $37 million, she had responsibilities for nine research departments, including efforts in
cardiovascular disease, neurobiology, immunology, cancer, artificial organs, atherosclerosis, musculoskeletal
disorders, and molecular biology, and the clinical research in these and other disease-related areas.
Weekly Compilation of
Presidential
Documents
Monday, June 25, 1990
Volume 26-Number 25
Pages 965-999
June 20 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
the deficit through proposals requiring a
Milliken, president of Milliken Industries;
balanced budget and a line-item veto. If the
Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the Duke Uni-
Congress can't make these cuts, give the
versity basketball team; and author Thomas
President what 43 Governors have, and let
Wolfe. Following his remarks, the President
him have a shot at it.
returned to Washington, DC.
And finally, there's the issue of fighting
crime. And last May I outlined our Violent
Crime Act. And at its heart is the belief that
for anyone killing a law enforcement offi-
cer, no legal penalty is too tough. Liberals
Remarks at the Ribbon-Cutting
oppose the death penalty. And where does
Ceremony for the Children's Inn at the
Jesse stand? Where I do: We want to elimi-
National Institutes of Health in
nate loopholes that allow these, the worst
Bethesda, Maryland
criminals, to escape just punishment. And
June 21, 1990
what's more, we want to expand its cover-
age to include major drug traffickers. Not
What a beautiful day! Thank you, Dr. Sul-
sometime, not someplace but right now all
livan. And I love the music, too. I love to
across America.
sing. We heard you when we were just get-
I'm told that Jesse's favorite movie is
ting ready to come out here. Thank you
"Patton." And in closing, let me recite the
very much. I guess I needn't tell this group,
words of Patton telling his troops that in
infiltrated by so many doctors and friends
coming months they would often wonder
from NIH, of my high regard for our Secre-
whether they'd retreat under fire. "Don't
tary of HHS, Dr. Sullivan. I'm just delighted
worry about it," he advised them. "I can
he's with me and very proud to be intro-
assure you, you will all do your duty." For
duced by him. I really want to single out
18 years Jesse Helms has done his duty,
those who have worked so hard, recogniz-
acting as a United States Senator to protect
ing that I might, by omission, risk offend-
what Mayberry's own Aunt Bee, of the be-
ing. But Bar and I've had this warm wel-
loved "Andy Griffith Show," called "home
come here, and then we've been reading
and people's feelings, and how they grew
up on the hard work that's gone into it.
up." He continues to lead with the civility
Certainly, I want to single out Debbie Din-
and conscience that is a metaphor for North
gell for her commitment, Dr. Pizzo, Dr.
Carolina and with a spirit that would make
Raub, Dr. Vagelos, Alan Kay, Carmala Wal-
even General Patton proud.
gren, Chris Downey, Kathy Russell, and-
Two years ago, after an operation, Jesse-
again, excuse me, I'll stop there-but every-
typical of him-disobeyed the doctor's
body else as well.
order by leaving his sickbed early to hit the
It's good to see so many friends and be-
campaign trail for me and Dan Quayle. And
lievers from the Hill over here-from Cap-
I'll never forget how he literally stood up to
itol Hill, those who are giving this project a
support me. And tonight, I came down here
lot of heartfelt support-Congressmen Din-
to pledge him my support. You know where
gell and Downey and Walgren and Morella
Jesse stands: for a safe, strong, and moral
and Lowery. Welcome to all. And a special
America. And I need him in the United
greeting to the kids, the parents, and the
States Senate, so let's keep him there-for
friends who have come down from NIH this
your sake, for North Carolina's sake, and for
morning.
America's sake.
I have been so impressed by what I've
And thank you for this occasion. And let's
learned about the unique concept of Chil-
reelect Jesse Helms. And God bless the
dren's Inn. Barbara and I have talked about
United States of America. Thank you.
it, and she's told me of this worderful con-
cept. It's an extraordinarily sensitive idea to
Note: The President spoke at 7:25 p.m. in
provide this place of refuge and renewal so
Liberty Hall at the Merchandise Mart. In
that sick children and their families can live
his remarks, he referred to Jack Hawk,
together during treatment. I am very
chairman of the State Republican Party;
moved to be here today to see how joyously
Jack Laughery, president of Hardees; Roger
your vision of caring has been realized. This
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 21
is a story of how dreams come true, and if
you have volunteered to help, and I would
you believe with all your heart and work
encourage the others to listen to her mes-
with all your might, dreams do come true.
sage.
Yours is also an inspiring message of brav-
We can't forget those who simply care,
ery, sacrifice, and hope that can bring to-
like the eighth graders at Baker Intermedi-
gether individuals, political parties, profes-
sionals, volunteers, private businesses, and
ate School in Damascus, Maryland, who
then the Government itself. The Children's
made a squadron of 35 toy airplanes for the
Inn.
Inn, this extraordinary home for those who
need it most, is a remarkable lesson in unity
But above all, it will be the families them-
of purpose and caring. As brilliant Points of
selves who will be providing the love. As
Light in the hard, dark world of battling
your Children's Inn slogan says: "There is a
illness, you've given this rare and loving
closeness that can only come from the
gift, and you've shown your belief in the
family."
shining role which family support plays in
Let me give you an example of the im-
the treatment of a sick child.
portance of the family bond in bringing
Carmala and Debbie and Chris and all of
new hope to a sick child. Today 10-year-old
the congressional spouses, your vision and
Breanne Schwantes can swim up to 54 laps
compassion and caring touch us all very
a day, plays hard with her sisters and cous-
deeply. Dr. Pizzo, your professional com-
ins, and is so concerned about the penguins
mitment to this dream has lasted a decade;
in Antarctica that she even wrote a letter to
the remarkable legacy that you've helped
me about them. But she could have spent
to create will last for generations. And, Dr.
these last 10 years in a world bounded by
Vagelos, you and Merck & Co. have em-
her hospital room walls, like others with her
bodied in a most exemplary way the ideal
illness, for Breanne has osteogenesis imper-
of corporate responsibility, utilizing the
fecta, brittle bone disease. But what is more
unique talents and gifts that your company
important is that she also has her loving
has to give. And then to NIH: Your gener-
parents, Terry and Theresa, and sister, Eliz-
ous gift of land and medical expertise has
abeth.
and will change the lives of many of the
When Breanne's condition was diagnosed,
children and so many, many others. Your
Theresa gave up her Ph.D. work, saying
leadership and gifts, both spiritual and phys-
nothing else mattered except devoting her-
ical, have made this dream an astonishing
self to the health of her daughter and the
reality.
health of her family. And she says: "We
The lesson of the Inn will show us all that
decided that our gift to Breanne would be
the most important part of life is a very
that she have a life that was full and joyous
simple one: taking time to hold a hand,
and that all of our lives would be truly
share a laugh, wipe away a tear. Many
lived." And now, whether at home in Wis-
people will be doing exactly that to comfort
consin or in the Schwantes' second home
the 36 families who will live at this Inn:
here at NIH, those who know Breanne say
people like resident manager Kate Higgins
it is her family's depth of support that has
and her staff; people like the volunteer
given this child her life.
fundraisers and more than 4,000 donors
There is nothing that hurts more than a
who have raised over $7 million for con-
child afraid of the darkness whose cries go
struction and who will continue to raise
unheard, a lonely child whose tiny spirit is
$500,000 a year for operating expenses;
wrapped up in a brave fight too big for its
people like those at the Clinical Center and
years. And that is what this splendid cause,
the entire campus of NIH, who have been
your splendid cause, so eloquently recog-
involved in caring for decades, in planning
nizes.
for years, and in construction since last
As I thought about why I was so deeply
August. I think it's wonderful that over
touched by the sensitivity of your concept, I
3,000 of you came to tour this place earlier
remembered Barbara's words a couple of
this week. And Debbie said that-knowing
weeks ago at Wellesley. To me they sum up
her, I'm sure there were a few arms twist-
the spirit of this place: that the family is the
ed-but nevertheless, she said that most of
key to everything. She told the graduates
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June 21 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
there, you may remember, "You will never
Proclamation 6149-National Sheriffs'
regret not having passed one more test, not
Week, 1990
winning one more verdict, or not closing
June 21, 1990
one more deal. You will regret, however,
time not spent with a husband, a friend, a
By the President of the United States
child, or a parent."
of America
We share the belief that the family is the
A Proclamation
bright center of love and life itself. Quite
simply: Family comes first.
This year, the National Sheriffs' Associa-
Those of you who are parents of these
tion marks half a century of service to law
special, gravely ill children share some-
enforcement officials and to the American
thing. You learn to carve out your daily
public. Incorporated on September 26,
lives with the tools of courage, faith, and
1940, in the State of Ohio, the Association
love.
was established to form and perpetuate an
efficient organization of the sheriffs of the
Dr. Vagelos and Dr. Pizzo and the
United States and to raise the level of pro-
Friends of the Children's Inn are people of
fessionalism in the office of the sheriff,
exceptional goodness, and we are very, very
among sheriffs' deputies, and among other
grateful to them. And I also want to thank
law enforcement personnel.
the nurses, the nurses who hold these kids
The National Sheriffs' Association edu-
in their arms and take care of them, and all
cates the public on law enforcement issues
the other fine people here at NIH who help
and maintains training programs for its
and care. And to the families of these kids—
members. It also represents the interests of
you live with a special grace. You who
sheriffs and other law enforcement officials
spend precious time with these kids, these
before the executive and legislative
intensely ill children, have learned the true
branches of the Federal Government, as
meaning of the prayer of St. Francis:
well as at the State and local levels of gov-
"Where there is despair, let me sow
ernment.
hope; where there is darkness, light;
Today the organization represents more
and where there is sadness, joy."
than 26,000 city and county law enforce-
ment officials nationwide, including more
You've had the extraordinary opportunity
than 1,700 sheriffs. It is a leader in the Na-
to bring joy and strength to each other, and
tion's law enforcement community.
that is the greatest strength of all.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of
Thank you, and God bless this wonderful
the National Sheriffs' Association and in
work right here at this very special Inn.
honor of all those individuals who serve
And now off to cut the ribbon.
their fellow Americans as sheriffs, the Con-
gress, by S.J. Res. 264, has designated the
Note: The President spoke at 10:14 a.m. out-
week of June 24 through June 30, 1990, as
side of the Children's Inn. In his remarks,
"National Sheriffs' Week" and has author-
he referred to Secretary of Health and
ized and requested the President to issue a
Human Services Louis W. Sullivan; Philip
proclamation in observance of this event.
Pizzo, Chief of Pediatrics at the National
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
Cancer Institute: William F. Raub, Deputy
dent of the United States of America, do
Director of the National Institutes of
hereby proclaim the week of June 24
through June 30, 1990, as National Sheriffs'
Health; P. Roy Vagelos, chairman and chief
Week. I call upon the people of the United
executive officer of Merck & Co., Inc.; Car-
States to honor all sheriffs during the week
mala Walgren, Debbie Dingell, Chris
for their courageous and dedicated efforts
Downey, Alan Kay, Kathy Russell, and
to preserve the rule of law and ensure do-
Katie Lowery, president, vice president, sec-
mestic tranquility.
retary, and members of the board of direc-
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
tors of Friends of the Children's Inn, re-
my hand this twenty-first day of June, in
spectively.
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
990
PUBLIC PAPERS OF THE PRESIDENTS
OF THE
UNITED STATES
George Bush
1989
(IN TWO BOOKS)
BOOK II-JULY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1989
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON : 1990
Dec. 22 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
sector participants in the Mission, well
Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas
worth reading.
S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Represent-
This report will help to ensure that the
atives; Richard A. Gephardt and Robert H.
assistance provided by the "Support for
Michel, majority and minority leaders of
Eastern European Democracy Act of 1989"
the House of Representatives, respectively;
will be used to maximum effect.
and George J. Mitchell and Robert Dole,
Sincerely,
majority and minority leaders of the
GEORGE BUSH
Senate, respectively.
Nomination of Paul C. Lambert To Be United States Ambassador to
Ecuador
December 22, 1989
The President today announced his inten-
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy in
tion to nominate Paul C. Lambert to be
New York City, 1955-1965.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipoten-
Mr. Lambert graduated from Yale Uni-
tiary of the United States of America to the
versity (A.B., 1950) and Harvard Law
Republic of Ecuador. He would succeed
School (J.D., 1953). He was born March 14,
Richard Newton Holwill.
1928, in New York City. Mr. Lambert
Since 1966 Mr. Lambert has served as a
served in the U.S. Army, 1953-1955. He is
partner with the law firm of Breed, Abbott
married, has three children, and resides in
and Morgan in New York. Prior to this he
New York.
served as a lawyer with the law firm of
Remarks to the AIDS Research Staff at the National Institutes of
Health in Bethesda, Maryland
December 22, 1989
Thank you all very much. I'm so very
comments on your work, your wonderful
proud to be accompanied here and intro-
work. I am sure that your hearts and minds
duced here by Lou Sullivan. Barbara is, too.
are with our kids, our brave soldiers in
A little historical Trivial Pursuit: Bar used to
Panama, so let me just say a quick word
be on the Morehouse School of Medicine
about that. As I said yesterday, all human
Board, working for a slave driver named
life is precious. We're all children of a
Lou Sullivan. [Laughter] And so, it's fitting
loving God, and we sorrow at the casualties
that they be sitting side by side.
in Panama. But we know that nothing is
To Under Secretary Horner, if she is
more crucial to peace on Earth than free-
here, and Dr. Mason and Dr. Raub, Dr.
dom and democracy. And that's what our
Fauci, Dr. Broder and Dr. Decker and Dr.
American soldiers are achieving: freedom
Rall and Dr. Bick and Dr. Goodwin-
and human liberty for those who have en-
[laughter]-Dr. Lenfant, Dr. Alexander, and
dured brutal tyranny and brutal oppression.
whoever is left out, all the rest of you: I am
And this weekend, Americans will begin
delighted, I mean it, really pleased, and so
our traditional holiday celebration. And it is
is Barbara, to be here.
a time of rest and reflection and, most of
This morning, let me just say a word
all, of family. And while America stops to
about another area before I just make a few
catch its breath from the dramatic events of
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / Dec. 22
1989, I assure you that through these holi-
homes and their hearts, and those of you
days we will not forget our brave soldiers
here today who do so much for so many.
down there and their families. We will con-
And my good friend, Dr. Lou Sullivan,
tinue to do what is necessary to help the
our Secretary-it's appropriate that he be
people of Panama achieve the democratic
here with us today. He knows about com-
society that they voted for and that they so
passion and understanding. And so do other
rightfully deserve.
great men and women of science and medi-
In these last days before Christmas, I did
cine. I think of our Assistant Secretary, Dr.
want to stop by here and salute what you
James Mason, or Dr. William Raub, the
are doing in biomedical research-the best,
Acting Director of NIH, who greeted us
the very finest, all of you. For here, too, in
here; Doctor Fauci, who is still embar-
your way, you are standing for decency.
rassed, I think, that I singled him out in the
You're helping to improve the health of
last year as a hero, but he is; and Dr. Sam
millions of Americans. And even more, like
Broder and Robert Gallo, Dr. Antonia No-
those soldiers in Panama, those heroes,
you're giving the greatest gift imaginable:
vello, the Surgeon-General-designate. Each
the gift of life. And nowhere is this gift
of these dedicated scientists preaches com-
more evident than in your work to combat
passion and understanding, as do others in-
volved in treatment and research activities
AIDS. And it's that which I'd briefly like to
talk about today. For only together can we
on AIDS at the NIH Clinical Center, from
wage all-out war against this terrible killer.
doctors and nurses to chaplains and social
Two years ago in this very building, I met
workers, from teachers to dietitians. For ex-
a person with AIDS who spoke of his pro-
ample, the clinical pathology staff, the diag-
longed suffering. And I've just come from
nostic radiology staff, the nuclear medicine
two more meetings-one with a patients'
staff-you are attacking the scourge of
support group and the other, a family sup-
AIDS, and so are the laboratory scientists
port group-and both reminded me of the
engaged primarily in AIDS-related basic re-
need for compassion and understanding.
search-all of the dedicated employees
And by that, I mean the compassion that
throughout all the institutions here.
moves us to care for all those infected with
You know, there is a lot of talk about
the HIV, men and women, adults and chil-
AIDS today. And I hear those who say we
dren. And we must help them. And you,
have far to go. And, yes, they're right, but I
you above all, are doing just exactly that.
would also add: Look how far we've come.
And I want you to know, I am with you and
And look at the advances in vaccine devel-
extraordinarily grateful for what you are
opment and early therapeutic intervention.
doing. And by understanding, I mean edu-
Look at the recently reported success of a
cating, educating Americans who don't
vaccine in animals or clinical studies which
want to help, don't want to become in-
show how AZT can retard the disease in
volved because of a misplaced fear. They're
infected individuals. Look at the treatment
afraid of holding an AIDS patient because
to prevent the onset of PCP, the pneumo-
they're frightened of getting AIDS. Barbara
nia that infects large numbers of AIDS pa-
and I want to say-and we hope we can
tients and often, regrettably, leads to death.
continue to demonstrate this: They are
Where did these advances stem from?
wrong. They're simply uninformed. They
They're rooted in the biomedical research
are wrong about that.
conducted and supported by NIH. And they
A few minutes ago, we were in a room
show the value of your commitment, and I
full of kids with AIDS, and you could just
commend that commitment. They stem
feel the courage and character of the doc-
from your work which makes America
tors and the nurses and the parents and the
proud.
counselors. And being with them, I thought
Too often, we speak of compassion and
of how there is no reason to fear for your
understanding only in this time of year, the
health, just their health. And I want to
Christmas season. You embody it, and you
thank those who are not afraid, especially
live it all year round. And too often we
foster parents who have opened their
forget the true message of this time of year.
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Dec. 22 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
It's that justice and kindness can indeed
very, very much.
foster good will toward all.
You know that message. You live that
Note: The President spoke at 12:34 p.m. in
message. And for that, I thank you. And I
the Clinical Center. Prior to his remarks,
want to wish you and your families a warm
the President attended an AIDS family sup-
and happy holiday season. God bless you
port group meeting. Following his remarks,
and those you are working so hard to save.
the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to
And God bless the United States of Amer-
Camp David, MD, for the Christmas holi-
ica. And Merry Christmas to all. Thank you
days.
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Situation in Panama
December 26, 1989
President Bush received his morning in-
who are assessing the needs of the Panama-
telligence briefing at Camp David, which
nian people. The exact time and location of
included an extensive update on the situa-
the meeting is yet to be determined.
tions in Panama and Romania. General
The United States continues to operate
Brent Scowcroft [Assistant to the President
refugee centers, help with restoring law
for National Security Affairs], Gen. Colin
and order in the streets of the city, and the
Powell [Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
providing of medical assistance. The mili-
Staff], and Secretary of Defense Cheney
tary is airlifting some 1,200 tons of food and
will join the President for lunch at Camp
medical supplies into Panama this week.
David today and provide him with personal
briefings on these issues.
Our training of the security forces is going
well, with nearly 1,000 former PDF mem-
Secretary Cheney reports from his trip to
bers now joining the U.S. military on street
Panama yesterday that morale among U.S.
patrols. More than 5,000 U.S. troops are on
soldiers is high, a degree of normalcy is re-
patrol.
turning to Panama City, and the PDF [Pan-
The United States continues its efforts to
amanian Defense Forces] continues to sur-
bring General Noriega to the United States
render or otherwise report themselves to
for justice. We are having discussions
U.S. forces.
through established diplomatic channels
The American military continues to find
with all parties involved, including the
tens of thousands of weapons in warehouses
Endara Government and the Papal Nuncio.
at various locations. These include grenade
We will not comment on the nature of
launchers, rocket-propelled grenades, heavy
those discussions or any specific reactions.
machineguns, and other military weapons.
The only other member of the PDF indict-
We continue to see encouraging signs of
ed by U.S. courts besides Noriega, Col. Luis
support for the Endara Government, in-
del Cid, has been apprehended and re-
cluding the widespread showing of white
turned to the United States. He is currently
flags, the traditional symbol of the opposi-
in the custody of U.S. marshals and will be
tion parties.
arraigned today in the Federal court in
The Endara Government is making signif-
Miami.
icant steps in the process of reconstruction.
The Panama Canal is now open 24 hours
Their cabinet has met. Plans are being
per day. The two major airports in Panama
made to meet food and housing needs. A
City, Torrijos and Tocumen, are now open
special economic group from the Endara
for operation during limited hours. The
Government will meet with the administra-
Treasury Department has expedited the
tion's Economic Reconstruction Task Force
return of escrow funds to Panama. That
this afternoon. This task force includes State
money is now going to the Endara Govern-
and Treasury Department representatives
ment to help with the reconstruction proc-
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WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA
Staff atty. Ford Motor Co., Dearborn. Mich., 1968-75: sr. v.p., gen. counsel,
(U.S.); Cross of Gallantry (Vietnam). Lodge: Rotary. Office: Pen Holdings
N.Y.C., 1989, Albert Lasker Pub. Svc. award, 1989, U. Calif. San Francisco
sec. ITT Consumer Fin. Corp., Mpls., 1975-87; v.p., asst. gen. counsel
Inc 5110 Maryland Way Center Ct Bldg 3rd Floor Brentwood TN 37027
Spl. 125th Anniversary medal. Fellow Am. Acad. Arts and Scis.; mem. Nat.
Norwest Corp.. Mpls., faculty Nat. Installment Banking Sch.,
Acad. Scis., Am. Acad. and Inst. Arts and Letters, Am. Philos. Assn., Am.
Colo. Grad. Sch. Bus., Boulder. 1979-84. Chmn., pres. First Soc. Detroit.
THOMAS, JOSEPH ALLAN, lawyer: b. Los Angeles, Aug. 12, 1929; 5.
Acad. Microbiology, Peripatetic Clin. Soc., Am. Soc. Clin. Investigation,
1970-75; sec., bd. mgrs. Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dist., Mpls., 1978-.
Joseph Smith and Blanche Aileen (Henry) T.; m. Jacquelynne Beverly Jones,
Am. Assn. Immunologists, Soc. Am. Bacteriologists, Assn. Am. Physicians
Named Outstanding Exec. Officer. law student div. ABA, 1968. Mem.
June 13, 1954; children: Douglas, Scott. Kevin. Matthew. B.S., So. Calif.,
(Kober medal 1983). Am. Pediatric Soc., N.Y. Acad. Scis.
ABA. Wis. Bar Assn.. Mich. Bar Assn., Minn. Bar Assn.. Am. Fin. Services
1957. Bar: Calif. 1958: C.L.U. Pvt. practice law Downey, Calif.,
Harvey Soc. (councillor), Scientists' Inst. for Pub. Info (chmn. bd. 1982-88,
Assn. (chmn. equal credit com. law forum 1985-87). Republican. Congrega-
award for excellence in sci. communication 1982), Council on Fgn. Relations,
1958-60; with law dept. Pacific Mut. Life Ins. Co., Newport Beach. Calif..
tionalist. Avocations: boating: skiing: gardening. Home: 6326 Smithtown
1960-; sr. v.p., gen counsel Pacific Mut. Life Ins. Co., bd. dirs.
Interurban Clin. Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha. Club: Century
Rd Excelsior MN 55331 Office: Norwest Corp Minneapolis MN 55479-1026
Assn. Office: Cornell Univ Med Coll 1300 York Ave New York NY 10021
YMCA of Orange County, 1977-; treas. Assn. for Calif. Tort Reform.
1981-.
Mem.
bd.
advisors
Fairview
State
Hosp..
1985-.
Fellow
Life
THOMAS, JOHN EDWARD, manufacturing company executive; b. Pitts.,
Office Mgmt. Inst.: mem. Los Angeles County Bar Assn., Orange County
THOMAS, LEWIS JONES, JR., anesthesiology educator, biomedical
Dec. 27, 1947: S. Elmer Clyde and Dorothy Gertrude (Long) T.; B.S. in
Bar Assn., Calif. Bar Assn., Inst. Corp. Counsel (bd. govs. 1985-), Assn.
researcher: b. Phila., Dec. 13, 1930; S. Lewis Jones and Margaretta Eleanore
Mech. Engring., Ind. Inst. Tech., 1970: m. Kathleen E. Ober, June 1, 1968;
Calif. Life Ins. Cos. (exec. com. 1978-). Republican. Office: Pacific Mut
(Schmid) T.; Jane E. Priem, June 18, 1955; Jones III.,
J., Meghan K., Jonathan E. Engring. trainee U.S. Steel
Life Ins Co 700 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach CA 92660
Sarah Jane Thomas Snell. B.S. in Biology, Haverford Coll., 1953; cum
Corp., Pitts.. 1970; engr. Machintosh Hemphill div. Bliss, Pitts., 1970-
laude, Washington U., St. Louis, 1957. Diplomate Am. Bd. Anesthesiology.
sr. engr. Corp., Canonsburg, Pa.. 1972-75; project engr.
THOMAS, JOSEPH FLESHMAN, architect; b. Oak Hill, Mar. 23,
Assoc. dir. Biomed. Computer Lab., Washington U. Sch. Med., St. Louis,
Tippins Machinery Co. Inc., Pitts., 1975-77, asst. chief engr., 1977-78. chief
1915; Robert Russel and Effic (Fleshman) m. Margaret Ruth Lively,
1972-75, dir., assoc. prof. physiology and biophysics, 1974-84, assoc.
engr., 1978-81. v.p., 1981-86, pres., chief operating officer, 1986-; pres.,
Feb. 28, 1939 (dec.); m. Dorothy Francene Root, Apr. 29, 1967 (div.);
prof. elec. engring.. 1978-88. assoc. prof. anesthesiology, biomed. engring.,
chief exec. officer 1988. Mem. Assn. Iron and Steel Engrs. Patentee in field.
children: Anita Carol, Joseph Stephen. Student. Duke. 1931-32: B.Arch.,
1974-, assoc. prof. physiology, dept. cell biology and physiology, 1985-;
Home: 12 Shirl Dr Pittsburgh PA 15238 Office: Tippins Inc 435 Butler St
U., 1938. Practice architecture various firms W. Va., Va.,
assoc. prof. Inst. Biomed. Computing. Washington U., 1985-89. prof.,
Pittsburgh PA 15223
Tenn., Calif., 1938-49; staff architect Calif. Div. Architecture. Los Angeles,
cons. Health Resources Admin., Rockville. Md., 1974-75, Nat. Ctr.
1949-52; prin. Joseph F. Thomas, architect. Pasadena. Calif.. 1952-53; pres.
Health Svc. Rsch., Washington, 1978-82; mem. biomed. rsch. tech. rev. com.,
Neptune & Thomas (architects-engrs.), Pasadena and San Diego, 1953-78;
div. rsch. resources NIH, 1988- Contbr. articles to profl. jours. and
THOMAS, JOHN EDWIN, university administrator: b. Fort Worth, Tex.,
Mem. Pasadena Planning Commn., 1956-64, chmn., 1963-64; pres. Citizens
books. Bd. dirs. Bd. Edn., University City, Mo., v.p. Symphony
Apr. 23, 1931; John L. and Dorothy T.; Janice Paula Winzinek, Jan.
29, 1967: L., Christa T., Scott A., Brandon F. BSEE, U.
Coun. Planning, Pasadena. 1966-67; mem. steering com. Pasadena NOW,
Orch., University City, 1969-78, pres. 1978-. Sr. asst. surg. USPHS, 1962-
Kans., 1953; U. Mo., Kansas City, 1961; MS, Fla. State U., 1965, DBA,
1970-74; mem. Pasadena Design Com.. 1979-86; mem. adv. bd. Calif. Office
64. Recipient USPHS Rsch. Career Devel. award, 1966. Mem. Am. Physiol.
1970. With Wagner Electric Corp., St. Louis, 1955-63; mgr. elec. apparatus
Architecture and Constrn.. 1970-72; mem. archtl. adv. com. Calif. State U.
Soc., AAAS, Am. Soc. Anesthesiologists, N.Y. Acad. Scis. Avocations:
div. Wagner Electric Corp., Atlanta, 1961-63; with NASA, Cape Kennedy,
System, 1981-84; mem. adv. coun. Sch. Environ. Design Calif. Poly. Inst.,
music performance, recreational computing. Office: Washington U Biomed
Fla., 1963-70; chief requirements and resources office. dir. tech. support
mem. outreach for architecture com. Carnegie Mellon U., 1989-
Computer Lab 700 S Euclid Saint Louis MO 63110
NASA. 1966-70: prof., head gen. bus. dept. East Tex. State U., 1970-72;
Prin. works include Meth. Hosp. Arcadia, Calif., Foothill Presbyn. Hosp,
dean (Coll. Scis. and Tech.), vice chancellor for acad. affairs Ap-
Glendora, Calif., master plans and bldgs., Citrus Coll., Azusa, Calif., River-
THOMAS, LLEWELLYN HILLETH, former physics educator; b. London,
palachian State U., Boone. N.C., 1974-79; chancellor Appalachian State U.,
side (Calif.) Coll., Westmont Coll., Monticeto, Calif., Northrop Inst. Tech.,
Oct. 21, 1903; came to U.S., 1929; Charles James and Winifred May
1979- Mem. N.C. Agy. for Pub. Telecommunications. Served with USN.
Inglewood. Calif., Indian Valley Coll., Marin County, Calif.: other coll.
(Lewis) T.; m. Naomi Estelle Frech, Sept. 27. 1933; children-James Rhys,
1949-50. USMC, 1953-55. NDEA fellow, 1968. Mem. Fed. Bar Assn.. Soc.
bldgs. Pacific Telephone Co. Pasadena, Los Angeles County Superior Ct.
Ann Rhonwen Thomas Viele, Margaret Olwen Thomas DeAngelis. D.Sc.,
Advancement Mgmt., So. Mgmt. Assn., Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Epsilon,
Bldg, U.S. Naval Hosp. San Diego. Trustee Almansor Edn. Ctr., 1986-:
Cambridge U., 1965. Fellow Trinity Coll., Cambridge, Eng., 1928-32: asst.
Delta Gamma Sigma., Phi Kappa Phi. Methodist. Club: Kiwanis. Home:
bd. dirs., co-founder Syncor Internat.. 1973-83: founding dir. Bank of
prof. Ohio State U., Columbus, 1929-30, assoc. prof.. 1930-34, prof., 1934-
Appalachian State U Chancellor's Home Boone NC 28608 Office: Ap-
Pasadena, 1962-65. Lt. (j.g.) USNR. 1943-46. Recipient Service award City
46; physicist, ballistician Aberdeen Proving Ground. Md., 1943-44; mem. sr.
palachian State U Office of Chancellor Boone NC 28608
of Pasadena. 1964; Disting. Service award Calif. Dept. Gen. Services, 1972;
staff Watson Sci. Computing Lab., Columbia U., 1946-68; emeritus
Gold Crown award Pasadena Arts Council, 1981. Fellow AIA (4 awards
prof. physics N.C. State U., Raleigh, 1968-, prof. emeritus, 1976-
THOMAS, JOHN HOWARD, astrophysicist. engineer, university dean; b.
honor, 13 awards merit 1957-78, dir. Calif. coun. 1966-68, exec. com. 1974-
Recipient prize Am. Phys. Soc., 1982. Mem. Nat. Acad.
Chgo., Apr. 9, 1941: William Whitney and Dorothy Loretta (Derris) T.:
77. pres. Pasadena chpt. 1967, chmn. Calif. sch. facilities com. 1970-72. mem.
Scis. Home: 3012 Wycliff Rd Raleigh NC 27607
m. Lois Ruth Moffit. Aug. 11. 1962; children: Jeffrey. Laura. B.S. in Engr-
nat. jud. bd. 1973-74, nat. dir. 1974-77, treas. 1977-79, exec. com., planning
com., chmn. finance mem. Breakfast Forum (chmn. 1983). Annandale
ing. Sci., Purdue U., 1962. M.S. in Engring. Sci., 1964. in Engring.
Golf Club, Pi Kappa Alpha. Republican. Methodist. Home: 330 San
THOMAS, LOUIS GODFREY LEE, retired metals manufacturer; b.
Sci., 1966. Registered profl. engr., N.Y. State. NATO postdoctoral fellow
Miguel Rd Pasadena CA 91105
Chgo., Jan. 26, 1896; S. Richard H. and Lucille A. (Rousseau) T.; m.
U. Cambridge, Eng., 1966-67; asst. prof. mech. and aerospace sci. U.
Florence Louise Sammons, Sept. 19, 1952. B.S., Lewis Inst., 1918: S.B. in
Rochester, 1967-73, assoc. prof., 1973-81, prof., prof. astronomy,
Mech. Engring. Mass. Inst. Tech., 1920; L.H.D. (hon.), Hahnemann Med.
1986-. assoc. dean for grad. studies Coll. Engring. and Applied Sci., 1981-
THOMAS, LAWRASON DALE, oil company executive: b. Saginaw, Mich.,
Coll., 1972; (hon.), Ursinus Coll., 1981. With DeLaval Steam Turbine
83. univ. dean grad. studies. 1983-: vis. astronomer Nat. Solar Obs., Sun-
Apr. 21. 1934: Dale Edward and Ellen Ida (Johnson) T.: m. Barbara Marie
Co., 1920-21; engr. Economy Pumps, Inc., 1921-40, exec. v.p., 1941-48;
spot, N.Mex.: scientist Inst. for Physics and Astrophysics,
Barter. Sept. 1, 1956: children: Robert B., Kimberly M., Edward
chmn. Sci. & Mechanics Pub. Co., 1940-51: v.p. Liberty Planers. Inc., 1940-
Munich. 1973-74. High Altitude Obs., Boulder, Colo., 1985; vis. fellow
D. B.S.C.E., U. Mich., 1956, M.B.A., 1957. Salesman Amoco Chems.
48, pres., 1948-51; pres. Smith & Mills Shapers, 1940-51,
Worcester Coll. and vis. prof. Dept. Theoretical Physics. U. Oxford. Eng..
Corp., Chgo.. 1958-69; adminstrv. mgr. Amoco Oil Co., Atlanta region.
Corp., 1948-62. C.H. Wheeler Mfg. Co., 1950-62, Klipfel Valves, Inc., 1950-
1987-88 affiliate scientst Nat. Ctr. for Atmospheric Rsch.. Boulder, Colo,
1969-71; dist. mgr. Amoco Oil Co., Chgo. region, 1971-73, dir. mktg., 1971-
62, Co., 1959-62; chmn. Machine Co., Ltd.,
prin. investigator NASA. NSF. Air Force. Office Naval Research,
73; dir. mktg. Amoco Oil Co., Kansas City region, 1973-75; v.p. ops., plan-
1949-62: dir. Fischer and Porter Co. Trustee Hahnemann Medical Coll. and
grants. Contbr. articles on fluid dynamics, solar physics and astrophysics to
ning and transp. Amoco Oil Co., Chgo., 1976-79, exec. v.p., 1979-81, pres..
Hosp., 1957-70, Eastern Psychiatric Inst. Mercy Douglas Hosp., 1965-70,
profl. jours.; editor: The Physics of Sunspots. 1981. NSF fellow, 1963-66.
1981-90; mng. dir. Australia Amoco Internat. Co., 1975-76. Bd. trustees nat.
Am. Onconologic Hosp., 1965-68; exec. devel. com. Villanova U., 1955-63:
Mem.
Am.
Astron.
Soc.,
Internat.
Astron.
Union.
Am.
Phys.
Soc.,
Am.
Council, 1982-. Mem. Hwy. Users Fedn., III. Mirs. Assn. (dir.
mem. adv. com. to dean Coll. Engring.. U. Cin., 1958-63; bd. dirs. Magee
Geophys. Union. AAAS. ASME. Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Delta Chi.
Chgo. Assn. Commerce and Industry (dir. 1982-). Office: Amoco
Meml. Hosp. for Convalescents, 1965-70. Ursinus Coll., Served with
Office: U Rochester Univ Coun on Grad Studies Rochester NY 14627
Corp PO Box 87703 Chicago IL 60680
USA, Mem. Inst. Mech. Engrs. London. Soc. Naval Architects and
Marine Engrs., Am. Legion. ASME. Am. Soc. Naval Engrs., Hydraulic Inst.
THOMAS, JOHN MELVIN, physician; b. Carmarthen. U.K., Apr. 26,
THOMAS, LEE MULLER, former government offical: b. Ridgeway,
(pres. 1955), Metal Mfrs. Assn. (v.p. 1959). Republican. Clubs: Merion
1933: came to U.S., 1958; S. Morgan and Margaret (Morgan) T.; m. Betty
June 13, 1944: S. Robert Walton and Laura (Muller) Dixie Gay Smily,
Golf, Union League (Phila.): Moorings Golf, Moorings Country. Collier
Ann Mayo, Nov. 3. 1958: children: James, Hugh. Pamela. MB. BChir.
June 20. 1981; children: Jordan, Braden: children by previous
Athletic (Naples, Fla.). Home: Allegro Gulf Shore North Naples
Coll. Wales, U. Edinburgh. 1958. Intern Robert Packer Hosp., Sayre. Pa.,
Elliott. B.A., of South. 1967: M.Ed., S.C., 1971. Exec. dir. criminal
FL 33940 Office: Thomas & Co D204 Park Sq Naples FL 33940
1958-59. chief surg. resident. 1963, pres. med. staff, 1968; assoc. surgeon
justice program Office Gov., Columbia, S.C., 1972-77. dir. pub. safety
Guthrie Clinic Ltd., Sayre, 1963-69, chmn. dept. surgery, 1969-; pres. bd.
programs. 1979-81: ind. cons. Criminal Justice Planning. 1977-79: assoc. dir.
state and local programs and support FEMA, Washington. 1981-82: dep. dir.
THOMAS, LOWELL, JR., former lieutenant governor Alaska, former state
dirs. Guthrie Clinic Lid., 1972-89; trustee Robert Packer Hosp.: chmn. exec.
com. Guthrie Healthcare System, guest examiner Am. Bd. Surgery,
FEMA. 1982-83: asst. adminstr. EPA, Washington. 1983-85, adminstr.,
senator. author, lecturer; b. London, Oct. 6, 1923: Lowell Jackson and
1985-89: chmn.. chief exec. officer Law Environmental Inc., Atlanta. Mem.
Frances (Ryan) T.: m. Mary Taylor Pryor. May 20, 1950: children: Anne
1979, 81, 85. Bd. dirs. Donald Guthrie Found. for Rsch., pres.,
Frazier, David Lowell. Student, Taft Sch., 1942: B.A., Dartmouth Coll.
dirs. Pa. Trauma System Found., 1984-. pres., 1988, 89; chmn. licensure
Ridgeway (S.C.) Town Council. Mem. Nat. Criminal Justice Assn. (chmn.
and accountability Gov.'s Conf., 1974. Mem. ACS (gov. 1985-). AMA,
1979-81). S.C. Corrections Assn.. S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Assn.,
1948; postgrad., Princeton Sch. Pub. and Internat. Affairs, 1952. Asst
cameraman Fox Movietone News, S.Am., 1939. Bradford Washburn Alaskar
Am. Group Practice Assn., Am. Soc. Parental and Enteral Nutrition. Pa.
Sigma Nu. Office: Law Environmental Inc 112 Town Park Drive Kennesaw
GA 30144
mountaineering expdn., 1940: illustrated lecturer 1946-: asst. economist
Med. Soc., Bradford County Med. Soc., Cen. N.Y. Surg. Soc., Internat. Soc.
photographer with Max Weston Thornburg. Turkey, 1947. Iran. 1948; filn
Surgery. Soc. Surgery Alimentary Tract. Ea. Vascular Soc., Shepard Hills
prodn. Iran. 1949; Tibet expdn. with Lowell Thomas, Sr., 1949: field worl
Country Club. Moselem Springs Golf Club. Presbyterian. Home: Box 113
THOMAS, LEWIS. physician, educator. former medical administrator; b.
Cinerama, S.Am., Africa, Asia, 1951-52; travels by small airplane with wife
Walker Hill Waverly NY 14892 Office: Guthrie Clinic Ltd Sayre PA 18840
Flushing. N.Y., Nov. 25. 1913; Joseph S. and Grace Emma (Peck) T.: m.
writing and filming Europe. Africa, Middle East, 1954-55; mem. Rockwe
Beryl Dawson. Jan. 1. 1941: children: Abigail. Judith. Eliza. BS, Princeton
Polar Flight, first flight around the world over both poles Nov., 1965 men
THOMAS, JOHN PAUL, association administrator; b. Plymouth, Ohio.
1933, ScD (hon.). 1976: MD. Harvard U., 1937, ScD (hon.), 1986; MA,
Alaska State Senate. 1967-74; It. gov. State of Alaska. 1974-79; own
Nov. 2. 1940; James Alfred and Dorathy Eliza (Geesaman) T.; Susan
Yale U., 1969; ScD (hon.), U. Rochester, 1974, U. of Toledo, 1976,
Talkeetna Air Taxi, Inc., air contract carrier, Anchorage. Alaska, 1980-
Jane Chalfant. Jan. 1. 1985: children from previous marriage: Jennifer,
Columbia U.. Meml. U. Nfld., 1978. U. N.C., Worcester Found.. 1979.
Producer series of films Flight to Adventure, NBC-TV. 1956: produce
James. BA in Polit. Sci., Wooster Coll., 1962; MA in Polit. Sci., U. Toledo,
Williams Coll., 1982, Conn. Coll., U. Wales, 1983. U. Ariz., 1985. L.I. U.,
writer TV series High Adventure. 1957-59; producer documentary fil
1970: MPA. U. So. Calif., 1977. D in Pub. Adminstrn., 1982. Tchr.,
1987, Rockefeller U., III., U. Minn., 1989: LLD (hon.). Johns Hopkins
Adaq. King of Alaskan Seas, 1960; producer two films on Alaska, 1962.
adminstr. Toledo Pub. Schs., 1962-69; adminstr. Toledo Met. Area Council
U., 1976, Trinity Coll., 1980; LHD (hon.), Duke U., 1976, Reed Coll., 1978.
film on U. Alaska, 1964. South Pacific travel documentary. 1965. film
Govt., 1969-71. Dept. Pub. Aid State of III., Chgo., 1971-72; dir. dept. Nat.
Mt. Sinai Sch. Medicine. 1990; LittD (hon.). Dickinson Coll., 1980. Ursinus
Arctic oil exploration, Atlantic-Richfield Co., 1969. Author: Out of t)
Assn. Counties, Washington, 1972-77. exec. dir., 1986-: exec. dir. State
Coll., 1981. Brook, 1983. Drew U., 1983; DMus. (hon.). New
World, A Journey to Tibet. 1950. (with Mrs. Lowell Thomas, Jr.) Our Flig
Assn. County Comrs., Tallahassee, 1977-86; cons. Agy. for Internat. Devel..
Eng. Conservatory Music, 1982; DHL (hon.), NYU Sch. Medicine. 1983:
to Adventure. 1956, The Silent War in Tibet, 1959, The Dalai Lama, 190
Kingston. Jamaica, 1982-83: adj. prof. Fla: State U., Tallahassee. 1983-86.
PhD. Weizmann Inst.. 1984. Asst. prof. pediatries Med. Sch. Johns Hopkins
The Trail of 1962. (with Lowell Thomas Sr.) More Great Ti
Mem. adv. council Intergovtl. Relations, Tallahassee, 1978-86, Adv. Com. to
Balt., 1946-48: assoc. prof. medicine Med. Sch. Tulane U., New Orleans.
Adventures. 1963, Famous First Flights that Changed History, 1968. P
U.S. Office Treasury, Washington, 1982-84, Policy Council State U. System
1948-50; prof. medicine Med. Sch. Tulane U., 1950; prof. pediatrics and
pres. Western Alaska council Boy Scouts Am.: Bd. dirs. Anchorage
Fla., Tallahassee. 1980-86, Parent and Vol. Orgns., Toledo, Washington and
medicine, dir. pediatric research labs. Heart Hosp.. U. Minn., Mpls., 1950-
Salvation Army. Served 1st It. USAAF, 1943-45. Mem. Screen Act
Tallahassee. Mem. Am. Soc. Pub. Adminstrn. (pres. Toledo chapter 1970,
54; prof.. chmn. dept. pathology NYU Sch. Medicine, 1954-58, prof., chmn.
Guild. Alaska C. of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn. Clubs: Explor
pres. Tallahassee chapter 1983, com. Washington chapter). Nat. Acad. Pub.
dept. medicine. 1958-66. dean. 1966-69; prof., chmn. dept. pathology Yale
Marco Polo. Dutch Treat Rotary, (Anchorage). Press (Anchora
Adminstrn. Democrat. Presbyterian. Avocations: jogging, reading. canoe-
U., New Haven, 1969-72, dean, Sch. Medicine. 1972-73; prof. medicine,
Dartmouth Outing: American Alpine. Address: 10800 Hideaway Lake
ing. Home: 2908 Old Dominion Blvd Alexandria VA 22305 Office: Nat
pathology Med. Sch. Cornell U., 1973-, prof. biology Sloan Ket-
Anchorage AK 99516
Assn Counties 440 First St NW Washington DC 20001
tering Inst. div., adj. prof. Rockefeller pres.,
chief exec. officer Meml. Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr., N.Y.C., 1973-80,
THOMAS, JOHN THIEME, management consultant; b. Detroit, Aug. 21.
chancellor. 1980-83; pres. emeritus Meml. Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,
THOMAS, M. DONALD, educational administrator; b. Bugnara. It
1935: John Shepherd and Florence Leona (Thieme) T.: m. Ellen Linden
N.Y.C., 1984-: prof. Brook Health Scis. Ctr., 1984-;
Apr. 21, 1926: S. Louis and Rose (Manna) T. (parents Am. citizens):
scholar-in-residence. Cornell U. Med. Coll., dir. 3d and 4th med.
Frances Gaylord. Dec. 21, 1948: children-Marc, Marcia, David. B.A.
Taylor. June 27. 1959: children: Johnson Taylor, Evan Thurston. BBA.
divs. Bellevue Hosp., 1958-66, pres. med. bd., 1963-66; nat. adv. health
Dubuque. lowa. 1948: M.A., III., 1951, Ed.D., 1956; D.Litt., Westmin
Mich., 1957. MBA. 1958. Mig. dept. mgr. Procter & Gamble Co., Cin.,
council NIH. 1960-64. nat. adv. child health and human devel. council, 1964-
Coll., 1974. Tchr. English. speech Mason City (Iowa) Pub. Schs., 1950
1958-60. brand mgr., 1960-63; Sr. cons. Glendinning Cos. Inc., Westport,
Conn., 1964-66; v.p. Glendinning Cos. Inc., London, 1967-69; exec. v.p.
68; mem. commn. on streptococcal disease Armed Forces Epidemiol. Bd.,
dir. speech activities Bloom Twp. High Sch., Chicago Heights, III., 195.
officer
1950-62: mem. Pres.'s Sci. Adv. Com., 1967-70, Inst. Medicine, 1971, Nat.
counselor high sch. Mt. Prospect, III., 1959-65; supt. Elk Grove (III.)
Glendinning
Cos.
Inc.,
Westport,
1970-74;
exec.
v.p.,
chief
operating
Acad. Scis., 1972-, mem. council and governing bd., 1979-; chmn.
mentary
Dist.,
1966-69,
Amsterdam
(N.Y.)
Unified
Sch.
Dist..
196
Ero Industries, Chgo., 1974-76; v.p. Lamalie Assocs. Inc., Chgo., 1977-81;
overview
cluster
subcom.
Pres.'s
Biomed.
Research
Panel,
1975-76;
Newark (Calif.) Unified Sch. Dist., 1971-73, Salt Lake City Sch. Dist..
mem.
pres. Wilkins & Thomas Inc., Chgo., 1981-87; ptnr. Ward Howell Internat.,
Chgo., exec. dir. Procter & Gamble Alumni Assn., Chgo., 1981-.
Tech. Assessment Adv. Council, 1980-86; bd. dirs., trustee Squibb Corp.
84; ptnr. Harold Webb Assocs., Salt Lake City, lectr. Grad.
Mem. N.Y.C. Bd. 1956-69: mem. bd. sci. cons. Inst.
Edn., Denver, 1970, Utah. 1974; cons. to Dept. Edn., 1969-70.
Pub. Proctor & Gamble Mfg. Alumni directory. author articles in
Cancer Research. 1966-72; mem. Sloan-Kettering Inst., 1973-83: bd. dirs.
Dept. Edn.. adv. com. Cook County Supt. Schs., 1966-67;
profl. jours. bd. dirs. Winnetka (III.) Youth Orgn., 1986-; selector Win-
Josiah Macy Jr. Found.. 1975-84; bd. sci. advisors Mass. Gen. Hosp.. 1970-
Dept. Edn.. 1969-70, Alameda County (Calif.) Schs. Dept., 1972-73:
netka Town Council, 1978, 80. 84. Mem. Nat. Assn. Corp. & Profl.
Recruiters, Assn. Exec. Search Cons., Am. Soc. Personnel Adminstrn.
73, Scripps Clinic and Research Found., 1969-78; bd. dirs., research council
Aspen Conf. on Edn. and the Human Potential, 1967, 68. Supt.'s Work
Pub. Health Research Inst. of City N.Y., 1964-69; bd. overseers Harvard
Tchrs. Coll., Columbia N.Y.C., 1974. Contbr. articles in edn. to pc
Club: Fairfield (Conn.) Hunt (treas. 1971-74). Avocations: gardening.
Coll., 1976-82; assoc. fellow Ezra Stiles Coll. Yale 1978-82: mem. awards
mags. and profl. jours. Mem. Youth Commn., Salt Lake City, 19:
music, playing tuba. Home: 525 Ash St Winnetka IL 60093 Office: Ward
assembly Gen. Motors Cancer Research Found., 1978-83; asso. fellow Ezra
chmn. steering com. N. Cook County (III.) Office of Econ. Opport
Howell Internat 20 N Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60606
Stiles Coll. Yale U. Author: Lives of a Cell, 1974, Medusa and the Snail,
1966-67; exec. com. Cook County Council of Govts., 1966-68. Rec
1979, The Youngest Science, 1983, Late Night Thoughts on Listening to
Best Mag. Article award Council Advancement of Edn. Writing. 197
THOMAS, JOHN WILLIAM, company executive; b. Evanston, III., May 7,
Mahler's Ninth Symphony, 1983; mem. editorial bd. Daedalus, Cellular
Mem. NEA (bd. dirs. 1968-71). Club: Rotary. Research in learnin
1937: S. Jack William and Dorothey (Wink) T.; m. Suzanne Linda Lone;
Immunology. Am. Jour. Pathology. Trustee Inst., 1967-71,
ories, personnel evaluation and child devel. Home: 860 18th Ave Sall
children: Jonathan. Jeffrey. AB, Lake Forest Coll., 1958: BSChemE. III.
The Rockefeller U., 1975-88, Draper Lab., 1975-81, John Simon Gug-
City UT 84103 Office: Harold Webb Assocs 860 18th Ave Salt Lak
Inst. Tech., 1960; MBA. Roosevelt U., 1973. Design engr. Abbott Labs.,
genheim Meml. Found., 1975-85, Mt. Sinai Sch. Medicine. 1979-85. Ednl.
UT 84103 Our nation provides opportunities to succeed far beyond
North Chicago, III., 1967; dir. ops. G.D. Searle. Skokie, III., 1967-77 v.p.
Broadcasting Co., 1977-83. Menninger Found., bd. dirs. Lounsbery
provided by any other country. Central to these opportunities is a sys
ops. Marion Labs., Kansas City, Mo., 1977-81; exec. v.p. Charles, River
Found., chmn. bd. Monell Chem. Senses Ctr., bd. advisors
free public education. It is our schools that give reality to the An
Labs., Wilmington. Mass., 1981-. Office: Charles River Labs Inc 251
Kennedy Inst. Ethics, Georgetown trustee Nat. Hospice. 1978-;
Dream.
Ballardvale St Wilmington MA 01887
mem. bd. overseers Pa. Sch. Nursing. 1983-; adv. council Program in
History of Sci. Princeton U., 1982-: bd. dirs. Am. Friends Cambridge U.,
THOMAS, MARGARET JEAN, clergywoman, religious researc
1994 adv com Diamond Found., 1985-; dir. Com-
sultant: b. Detroit. Dec. 24, 1943; d. Robert Elcana and Purcella M
comdr
USNR.
(Hartness) T. BS. Mich. State U., 1964: MDiv. Union Theol. Ser
Ordained to ministry United Presbyn. Ch., 1971. Dir.
92 THOMAS
THOMAS, JOSEPH JAMES, b Columbia, Pa, Sept 10, 09; m 32, 51; C 7.
Nemours & Co, Inc, 72-85; PRIN CONSULT, CRIPPEN CONSULT
BIOCHEMISTRY. Educ: Pa State Univ, BS, 30, MS, 32, PhD(biochem), 35.
ASSOCS INC, 85- Mem: Am Inst Chem Engrs; Am Chem Soc. Res:
Prof Exp: Asst res, NY Exp Sta, Geneva, 30; instr agr biochem, Pa State Univ,
Development work in particle processes including extreme temperature
31-36; biochemist, Rohm and Haas, 36-41; from asst dir to dir res, Warren
ranges. Mailing Add: 108 Wallasey Rd Wilmington DE 19808
Co, 42-68, vpres res, 68-72; tech consult, Edward C Jordan Co, Inc, 73-76;
TECH PULP, PAPER & CHEM CONSULT, 73- Concurrent Pos: Tech adv,
THOMAS, LEO ALVON, b Gifford, Idaho, Mar 19, 22; c 2.
Int Exec Serv Corps, 80. Mem: Am Chem Soc; Tech Asn Pulp & Paper Indust.
PARASITOLOGY, MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY. Educ: Univ Idaho, BS,
Res: Synthetic resins;functional uses of pulp and paper. Mailing Add: 16234
49; Univ Mich, MS, 50; Tulane Univ, PhD(parasitol, med microbiol), 55. Prof
N 111th Ave Sun City AZ 85351
Exp: With virus labs, Rockefeller Found, NY, 55-57; med bacteriologist,
Rocky Mountain Lab, USPHS, 57-80, res microbiologist, 80-85; RETIRED.
THOMAS, JOSEPHUS, JR, analytical chemistry; deceased, see previous
Res: Ecology and classification of arthropod-borne viruses; biological and
edition for last biography
chemical characterization of Coxiella burnetii antigens. Mailing Add: 810 S
3rd Hamilton MT 59840
THOMAS, JUDITH M, Lynn, Mass, Jan 4, 44; m; C 3.
TRANSPLANTATION IMMUNOLOGY. Educ: NY Univ, PhD(biol
THOMAS, LEO JOHN, JR, b Grand Rapids, Minn, Oct 30, 36; m 58; c 4.
immunol), 72. Prof Exp: DIR TRANSPLANT IMMUNOL, E CAROLINA
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. Educ: Univ Minn, BS, 58; Univ III, MS, 60,
UNIV, 80-, PROF SURG, 84- & DIR HLA LAB, SCH MED. Concurrent
PhD(chem eng), 62. Hon Degrees: Worcester Polytech Inst, Mass, 88. Prof
Pos: Adj prof microbiol & biol, Sch Med, E Carolina Univ, 84- Mem: Am Asn
Exp: Res chemist, Color Photog Div, Res Labs, 61-67, head, Color Physics
Immunol; Int Transplantation Soc; Am Soc Histocompatibility &
& Eng Lab, 67-70, asst div head, 70-72, tech asst to dir, 72-75, asst dir, Res
Immunogenetics; Sigma Xi; Nat Soc Med Res. Mailing Add: Dept Surg Div
Labs, 75-77, vpres, 77-78, sr vpres dir, Res Labs, 78-84, gen mgr, life sci
Transplantation E Carolina Sch Med Greenville NC 27834
div, Eastman Kodak Co, 84-88; CHMN, STERLING DRUG INC, 88-
Concurrent Pos: Bd chem sci & technol, Nat Res Coun, 84. Mem: Pharmaceut
THOMAS, JULIAN EDWARD, SR, b Yazoo City, Miss, Aug 1, 37; m 56; C
Mfr Asn; Am Chem Soc; Soc Motion Picture & TV Engrs; Directors Indust
3. MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY. Educ: Fisk Univ, AB, 59; Atlanta Univ,
Res; Am Inst Chem Engrs; AAAS. Res: Photographic science; mass transport;
MS, 67, PhD(biol), 71; Southern Univ, MST, 68. Prof Exp: Teacher pub schs,
chemical engineering kinetics. Mailing Add: Sterling Drug Inc 90 Park Ave
Ga, 59-65; instr biol & chem, SC State Col, 67-69; fel microgenetics, Argonne
New York NY 10016
Nat Lab, 71-73; assoc prof, 73-77, PROF BIOL, TUSKEGEE INST, 77-,
HEAD, BIOL DEPT, 79-, ASSOC DIR, CARVER RES FOUND, 79-
THOMAS, LEONARD WILLIAM, SR, b Birmingham, Ala, May 11, 09; m
Concurrent Pos: Consult, Argonne Ctr Educ Affairs, 75-76. Mem: Sigma Xi;
34; C 3. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY. Educ: Alabama
Fedn Am Scientists; AAAS; Am Soc Microbiol. Res: Involvement of transfer
Polytech Inst, BS, 31. Prof Exp: Radio eng, radiostation WAPI, Birmingham,
RNA in the regulation of enzyme synthesis by repression, and derepression,
32-39 & Columbia Broadcasting Syst, Washington, DC, 39-42;
control. Mailing Add: 403 Bibb St Tuskegee Institute AL 36088
ELECTRONICS ENGR, THOMAS ENG CO, 70- Honors & Awards: LG
Cumming Award, Electromagnetic Compatibility Soc, Inst Elec &
THOMAS, KEITH SKELTON, physics; deceased, see previous edition for
Electronics Engrs, 79. Mem: Inst Elec & Electronics Engrs; Soc Automotive
last biography
Eng; Nat Soc Prof Engrs; Am Soc Naval Engrs; Am Nat Standards Comt.
Res: Development of measurement instruments; instrument specifications
THOMAS, KENNETH ALFRED, JR, b Oklahoma City, Okla, Nov 28, 46;
and standards; radiated and conducted measurement techniques. Mailing
m 73; c 2. PROTEIN CHEMISTRY & CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, GROWTH
Add: 1604 Buchanan St NE Washington DC 20017-3121
FACTORS. Educ: Univ Del, BS, 69; Duke Univ, PhD(biochem), 74. Prof
Exp: Res fels, Duke Univ, 74-75, NIH, 75-77 & Wash Univ, 77-79; ASSOC
THOMAS, LEWIS, b Flushing, NY, Nov 25, 13; m 43; c 3. INTERNAL
DIR, BIOCHEM & MOLECULAR BIOL, MERCK SHARP & DOHME
MEDICINE, PATHOLOGY. Educ: Princeton Univ, BS, 33; Harvard Univ,
RES LABS, MERCK INST, 79- Mem: Am Chem Soc; AAAS; Am Soc Biol
MD, 37. Hon Degrees: MA, Yale Univ, 69; ScD, Univ Rochester, 74,
Chemists. Res: Protein growth factors; blood vessel growth control; tumor
Princeton Univ, 76, Med Col Ohio, 76, Columbia Univ, 78; LLD, Johns
metastasis; the structure and function of proteins. Mailing Add: Dept
Hopkins Univ, 76; LHD, Duke Univ, 76, Reed Col, 77. Prof Exp: Intern,
Biochem & Molecular Biol Rm 80W-212 Merck Inst PO Box 2000 Rahway
Boston City Hosp, 37-39; intern, Neurol Inst, New York, 39-41; Tilney Mem
NJ 07065
fel, Thorndike Lab, Boston City Hosp, 41-42; vis investr, Rockefeller Inst,
42-46; asst prof pediat, Sch Med, Johns Hopkins Univ, 46-48; from assoc prof
THOMAS, KENNETH EUGENE, III, b Hammond, La, Jan 31, 54; m 79.
to prof med, Sch Med, Tulane Univ, 48-50; prof pediat & med & dir pediat
INORGANIC CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS. Educ: Southeastern La Univ,
res labs, Heart Hosp, Univ Minn, 50-54; prof path & chmn dept, Sch Med,
BS, 75; Univ Calif, Berkeley, PhD(chem), 80. Prof Exp: Resident, 79-80,
NY Univ, 54-58, prof med & chmn dept, 58-66, dean, 66-69; prof path &
MEM STAFF, LOS ALAMOS NAT LAB, 80- Mem: Am Chem Soc. Res:
chmn dept, Sch Med Yale Univ, 69-72, dean sch med, 72-73; pres & chief exec
Production and isolation of large quantities of various radionuclides for use
officer 73-80, chancellor, 80-83, EMER PRES, MEM SLOAN-
in the fields of medicine, chemistry, and physics; development of chemical
KETTERING CANCER CTR, 83-; PROF MED & PATH, MED SCH,
separation processes applicable to hot cell handling of highly radioactive
CORNELL UNIV, 73-, CO-DIR, GRAD SCH MED SCI, 74- Concurrent
target materials. Mailing Add: Dept Math Andrews Univ Berrien Springs MI
Pos: Consult, Surgeon Gen, US Dept Army, 52; mem path study sect, Path
49104
Training Comt, NIH, 54-58, Nat Adv Health Coun, 58-62 & Nat Adv Child
Health & Human Develop Coun, 63-67; mem comn streptococcal dis, Armed
THOMAS, KIMBERLY W, b Albany, NY, July 3, 52; m 79. NUCLEAR
Forces Epidemiol Bd, NIH, 54 & 58; consult, Manhattan Vet Admin Hosp,
CHEMISTRY, RADIOBIOLOGY. Educ: Middlebury Col, AB, 73; Univ
54-69; mem, Bd Health, New York, 56-69; dir third & fourth med divs,
Calif, Berkeley, MBioradiol, 78, (nuclear chem), 78. Prof Exp: STAFF
Bellevue Hosp, 58-66, pres med bd, 63-66, dir med, Univ Hosp, 58-66; mem
SCIENTIST CHEM, LOS ALAMOS NAT LAB, 78- Mem: Am Chem Soc;
bd sci consult, Sloan-Kettering Inst Cancer Res, 66-72; mem, President's Sci
Asn Women Sci. Res: Radiochemistry; radioactive waste management;
Adv Comt, 67-70; consult, Surgeon Gen, USPHS; mem bd dirs, Pub Health
isotope synthesis and isolation; applications of radiochemistry to biology and
Res Inst, New York; mem med adv comt, Ctr Biomed Educ, City Univ New
medicine. Mailing Add: 376 Catherine Los Alamos NM 87544
York, 72-; prof biol, SKI Div, Grad Sch Med Sci, Cornell Univ, 73-; mem
comt educ, Div Biol & Med Sci, Brown Univ, 74-76; mem sci adv comt, Inst
THOMAS, KURIAN K, physiology, biochemistry; deceased, see previous
Cancer Res, Fox Chase, 74-; mem comt health professions of bd trustees, Sch
edition for last biography
Med, Univ Pittsburgh, 74-76; mem med adv comt, Irvington House Inst, New
York, 74-; adj prof, Rockefeller Univ, 75-; trustee, Rockefeller Univ, 75-, John
THOMAS, LARRY EMERSON, b Indianapolis, Ind, Dec 27, 43. APPLIED
Simon Guggenheim Mem Found, 75-, Mt Sinai Med Sch, 78- & Draper Lab,
MATHEMATICS. Educ: Rose Polytech Inst, BS, 66; Rensselaer Polytech
81-; mem bd dirs, Josiah Macy Jr Found, 75-; mem bd overseers, Harvard
Inst, MS, 68, PhD(math), 70. Prof Exp: Asst prof, 70-72, ASSOC PROF
Univ, 76-82. Mem: Nat Acad Sci; Am Acad Arts & Sci; fel NY Acad Sci;
MATH, ST PETER'S COL, NJ, 72-, COORDR PRE-ENG PROG, 76-
Practitioners Soc; Am Soc Clin Oncol. Res: Infectious disease;
Mem: Math Asn Am; Soc Indust & Appl Math. Res: Differential equations.
hypersensitivity; pathogenicity of mycoplasmas. Mailing Add: Mem Sloan-
Mailing Add: Dept Math St Peter's Col 2641 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City NJ
Kettering Cancer Ctr 1275 York Ave New York NY 10021
07306
THOMAS, LEWIS EDWARD, b Lima, Ohio, May 18, 13; m 40; c 4.
THOMAS, LAWRENCE E, b Columbus, Ohio, Mar 15, 42. PROBABILITY,
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Educ: Ohio Northern Univ, BS, 35; Purdue Univ,
REAL ANALYSIS. Educ: Yale Univ, BS, 64, PhD(physics), 70. Prof Exp:
MS, 37. Prof Exp: Asst chem, Purdue Univ, 35-39; from instr to asst prof, Va
Res asst, Fed Inst Technol, Zurich, Switz, 70-72; res asst, Univ Geneva,
Mil Inst, 40-45; develop engr, 45-50, tech serv & lab supvr, 50-70, asst mgr
72-74; from asst prof to assoc prof, 74-81, PROF MATH, UNIV VA, 81-
lab, 70-73, mgr lab, Sun Oil Co, 74-78; RETIRED. Concurrent Pos: Vis
Mem: Am Phys Soc; Am Math Soc; Int Asn Math Physics. Res: Work &
scientist, Ohio Acad Sci, NSF vchmn bd trustees, Univ Toledo & Toledo-
theory Shrodinger operators, statistical mechanics, & stocastic processes.
Lucas County Libr Syst. Mem: Nat Soc Prof Engrs; Am Chem Soc; Am Inst
Mailing Add: Math/Astron Bldg Cabell Dr Univ Va Charlottesville VA
Chem Engrs. Res: Chlorination of aliphatic hydrocarbons; selective solvents
22903
for olefin and diolefin purification; pyrolysis of chlorinated aliphatic
hydrocarbons; esterification of alcohol ethers. Mailing Add: 4148 Deepwood
THOMAS, LAZARUS DANIEL, b Toledo, Ohio, Oct 21, 25; m 50; c 5.
Lane Toledo OH 43614
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. Educ: Univ Mich, BS, 48, MS, 49. Prof Exp:
Teaching fel, Univ Mich, 49-50; res supvr, Libbey-Owens-Ford Co, 51-88;
THOMAS, LEWIS JONES, JR, b Philadelphia, Pa, Dec 13, 30; m 55; c 2.
RETIRED. Mem: Electrochem Soc; Am Electroplaters Soc; Am Chem Soc;
BIOMEDICAL COMPUTING. Educ: Haverford Col, BS, 53; Washington
Am Ceramic Soc. Res: Films on glass; semiconductors; surface chemistry of
Univ, MD, 57; Am Bd Anesthesiol, dipl, 63. Prof Exp: Intern med, Bronx
glass; electrochemistry. Mailing Add: Five Lindsay Ct Bowling Green OH
Munic Hosp, NY, 57-58; USPHS res fel, Sch Med, Washington Univ, 58-60;
43402
resident anesthesiol, Barnes Hosp, St Louis, Mo, 60-62; staff anesthesiologist,
Clin Ctr, NIH, 62-64; asst prof anesthesiol, 64-74, asst prof physiol & biophys,
THOMAS, LEE W(ILSON), b Boswell, Pa, Oct 31, 26; m 50; c 2.
70-74, asst prof biomed eng, 72-74, assoc-dir, biomed comput lab, 72-75,
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. Educ: Univ Pittsburgh, BS, 49. Prof Exp:
ASSOC PROF ANETHESIOL, PHYSIOL & BIOPHYS, & BIOMED ENG,
Chem analyst, Jones & Laughlin Steel Co, 49-50; process engr, Bethlehem
SCH MED, WASHINGTON UNIV, 74-, ASSOC PROF ELEC ENG, 78-,
Steel Co, 50-52; field engr, Eng Dept, 52-63, res engr, Pigments Dept, 63-67,
DIR, BIOMED COMPUT LAB, 75-, ASSOC DIR, INST BIOMED
sr res engr, Newport, 67-72, tech serv rep, Pigments Dept, E I du Pont de
COMPUT, 83-, ASSOC PROF, INST BIOMED COMPUT, 85- Concurrent
THOMAS 93
Pos: USPHS res career develop award, 66. Honors & Awards: Borden Award.
Mem: AAAS; Am Physiol Soc; AMA; NY Acad Sci; Am Soc
Oceanog Found, 55-; bd dir, Huntsman Marine Lab, 77- Mem: Hon mem NY
Acad Sci; Nat Shellfisheries Asn; Marine Biol Asn UK; Brit Ecol Soc. Res:
Anethesiologists. Res: Respiratory physiology; biomedical computer
applications; anesthesia. Mailing Add: Biomed Comput Lab Sch Med
Ecology of larval lampreys; estuarine ecology; marine benthic ecology;
Washington Univ 700 S Euclid St Louis MO 63110-1085
marine intertidal ecology; mangrove biology. Mailing Add: Dept of Biol Univ
of NB Tucker Park St John NB E2L 4L5 Can
THOMAS, LLEWELLYN HILLETH, b London, Eng, Oct 21, 03; nat US; m
THOMAS, MARY BETH, b Sewanee, Tenn, Mar 2, 41. CELL BIOLOGY,
33; c 3. PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS. Educ: Cambridge Univ, BA, 24,
INVERTEBRATE CYTOLOGY. Educ: Agnes Scott Col, BA, 63; Univ NC,
PhD(theoret physics), 27, MA, 28, DSc, 65. Prof Exp:-From asst prof to prof
Chapel Hill, MA, 70, (zool), 71. Prof Exp: Vis asst prof biol, Wake Forest
physics, Ohio State Univ, 29-43; physicist & ballistician, Ballistic Res Lab,
Univ, 71-72, asst prof, 72-76, assoc prof, 76-79; PROF BIOL, UNIV NC,
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, 43-45; prof physics, Ohio State Univ, 45-46;
CHARLOTTE, 80- Mem: Am Soc Zoologists; Am Micros Soc. Res:
mem sr staff, Watson Sci Comput Lab, 46-68, prof physics, 46-68, EMER
Invertebrate embryology and cytology; cnidarian ultrastructure; turbellarian
PROF PHYSICS, COLUMBIA UNIV, 68- Concurrent Pos: Prof physics, NC
ultrastructure and phylogeny. Mailing Add: Dept of Biol Univ NC Charlotte
State Univ, 68-76, emer prof, 76- Honors & Awards: Davisson-Germer Prize,
NC 28223
82. Mem: Nat Acad Sci; AAAS; fel Am Phys Soc; Royal Astron Soc. Res:
Theoretical astrophysics; atomic physics; relativity theory; nuclear, atomic
THOMAS, MICHAEL DAVID, b Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Jan 2, 42.
and molecular structure; field theory; computational methods. Mailing Add:
GEOPHYSICS. Educ: Univ Wales, BS, 64, PhD(geol), 68. Prof Exp: Fel
3012 Wycliff Rd Raleigh NC 27607
magnetic interpretation, Geol Surv Can, 68-69; geophysicist, Survair Ltd,
69-71; RES SCIENTIST GRAVITY INTERPRETATION, EARTH
THOMAS, LLYWELLYN MURRAY, b Detroit, Mich, Sept 23, 22; m 47; c
PHYSICS BR, DEPT ENERGY, MINES & RESOURCES, CAN, 72- Mem:
6. NEUROSURGERY. Educ: Wayne State Univ, BA, 49, MD, 52. Prof Exp:
Geol Asn Can; Can Geophys Union. Res: Geological interpretation of gravity
Assoc prof, 65-68, asst chmn dept, 65-70, assoc dean hosp affairs, 72-81,
anomalies within the Canadian Precambrian shield with emphasis on the
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THOMAS, MICHAEL E(DWARD), b Monahans, Tex, May 10, 37; m 59; c
3. OPERATIONS RESEARCH. Educ: Univ Tex, BS, 60, MS, 63; Johns
THOMAS, LOUIS BARTON, b Medicine Lodge, Kans, June 8, 19; m 44; C
Hopkins Univ, PhD(opers res), 65. Prof Exp: Prod engr, Union Carbide Corp,
3. PATHOLOGY. Educ: Col Idaho, AB, 40; Univ Chicago, MD, 45; Am Bd
60-61; res asst optimization, Univ Tex, 61-62; jr instr chem eng, Johns
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Pos: Consult, US Army Corps Engrs, 70-77, MAPS, Inc, 74-78 & Hewlett
Georgetown Univ, 72- Mem: Am Asn Path & Bact; fel Col Am Path; Am Asn
Packard, Inc, 80-81; opers res analyst, Nat Bur Sci, 71-72. Mem: Opers Res
Cancer Res; Am Soc Exp Path; Int Acad Path. Res: Diagnostic and research
Soc Am (secy, 80-83, pres, 84-85); Inst Mgt Sci; fel Am Inst Indust Engrs;
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Sigma Xi. Res: Optimization techniques, including decomposition techniques
Add: Lab Path Natl Cancer Inst NIH Bethesda MD 20014
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Add: Dept Indust & Systs Eng Ga Inst Technol Atlanta GA 30332
THOMAS, LOWELL PHILLIP, biological oceanography, for more
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THOMAS, MIRIAM MASON HIGGINS, b Chicago, Ill, June 22, 20; m 47;
C 1. NUTRITION. Educ: Bennett Col, NC, BS, 40; Univ Chicago, MS, 42.
THOMAS, LUCIUS PONDER, b Easley, SC, June 30, 25; m 52; c 2.
Prof Exp: Res assoc food chem, Div Biol Sci, Univ Chicago, 42-45; res
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& white TV, 71-78, mgr eng prod safety, RCA Corp, 78-87; RETIRED. Mem:
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quality of military rations and vitamin fortification of ration components.
Mailing Add: 57 Eaton Rd Framingham MA 01701
THOMAS, LYELL JAY, JR, b Madison, Wis, Apr 17, 25; m 48; c 2.
PHARMACOLOGY. Educ: Oberlin Col, AB, 48; Univ Pa, PhD(zool), 53.
THOMAS, MITCHELL, b Terre Haute, Ind, Nov 25, 36; m 64; c 3. PHYSICS,
Prof Exp: Instr pharmacol, Woman's Med Col, Pa, 52-55; asst prof biol, 55-
ENGINEERING. Educ: Harvard Univ, AB, 58; Univ III, Urbana, MS, 59;
60, assoc prof, 60-62, ASSOC PROF PHARMACOL, UNIV SOUTHERN
Calif Inst Technol, PhD(radiative transfer), 64. Prof Exp: Engr, McDonnell
CALIF, 62- Mem: Am Physiol Soc; Soc Gen Physiol; Cardiac Muscle Soc;
Douglas Corp, 59-61, eng consult, 62, sect chief appl res, 64-68, br chief,
Sigma Xi. Res: Cellular physiology and pharmacology of heart muscle;
Advan Systs & Technol, 68-75; dir res & develop, 75-76, PRES, L'GARDE,
excitation contraction coupling in heart muscle; mechanism of insulin
INC, 76- Mem: Am Inst Aeronaut & Astronaut; AAAS. Res: Ablation,
secretion. Mailing Add: Dept of Pharmacol & Nutrit Univ Southern Calif
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2025 Zonal Ave Los Angeles CA 90033
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CHEMISTRY. Educ: Miss State Col, BS, 36; Vanderbilt Univ, MS, 38,
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PhD(org chem), 41. Prof Exp: Asst chemist, Exp Sta, Miss State Col, 36-37;
PHYSICS. Educ: Univ Conn, BA, 57, MS, 59; Brown Univ, PhD(physics),
Glidden-Upjohn-Abbott fel, Northwestern Univ, 41-42; from res chemist to
66. Prof Exp: Mem tech staff, Bell Tel Labs, NJ, 65-68; asst prof physics,
sr res chemist, A E Staley Mfg Co, 42-48, asst to mgr, Mkt Develop Dept,
Wash State Univ, 68-74; MEM STAFF, BATTELLE PAC NORTHWEST
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molecular physics; surface structure and kinetics of solids; thin films in solid
67-68; exec vpres, Hill Top Res, Inc, 68-73, DIR MKT, HILL TOP
state physics; photoelectric phenomena; low energy electron diffraction; high
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bases, Qm Food & Container Inst, 54 & task group, Res & Develop, 55; fel,
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Asn; Inst Food Technol; fel Am Inst Chemists; Soc Cosmetic Chemists. Res:
Univ Toronto, MA, 49. Prof Exp: Meteorologist, Atmospheric Environ Serv,
Research, development and testing in the biological, toxicological, chemical,
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Res Coun Can, 59-65 & subcomt meteorol & atmospheric sci, 67-70; mem
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Radcliffe Col, AB, 45; Boston Univ, AM, 50, PhD(chem), 52; Northeastern
mem, Nat Adv Comt Geog Res, 65-70; pres Comn Climatol & Appln
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Meteorol, World Meteorol Orgn, 78-82. Honors & Awards: Patterson
mat eng labs, Lighting Prod Div, 59-66, sect head chem & phosphor lab,
Distinguished Service Medal For Can Meterol, 80; Thomas Award Vol
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Climat, 85. Mem: Fel Am Meteorol Soc; Royal Meteorol Soc (treas, Can Br,
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PhD(dent), 65, Am Bd Oral Path, cert, FRCD(C), 86. Prof Exp: Med Res
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE POLICY AND LEGISLATION
91 JUN 18 P4:30
INFORMATION INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
TELEFAX TRANSMITTAL
DATE:
June 18, 1991
Ms. Jennifer Grossman
TO:
FAX NUMBER:
202-456-6218
PHONE NUMBER:
202-456-7750
NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER PAGE:
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FROM:
Jay Moskowitz, Ph.D.
Telefax #: 301/402-1759
Associate Director
Confirmation #: 301/496-3152
REMARKS:
As discussed
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OVERVIEW - NIH STRATEGIC PLAN
A successful plan will provide for the following:
A vision of the future of NIH-supported biomedical research, as conceived by the
NIH leadership. Definition of broad NIH goals within this context.
Articulation of the underlying trans-NIH "corporate principles" that will provide the
context and the conscience for the planning effort.
Identification of science initiatives and promising areas of research for the NIH.
Delineation of appropriate balance in NIH's investment in the patients of tomorrow
and today in implementing the initiatives.
Allocation of human and financial resources and implementation of cost
containment principles in a coordinated manner.
Development of "critical success factors" for monitoring progress towards the NIH
goals.
Commitment to the NIH Strategic Plan by all levels of management at the NIH,
including ICD Directors, Advisory Councils and Program Directors.
Support from the Department for the operations and proposed programs of the
NIH Strategic Plan.
Endorsement by the extramural research community and the Congress for the NIH
Strategic Plan
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PLANNING PROCESS
MISSION
GOALS
PRINCIPLES
PROMOSING AREAS FOR
FUTURE RESEARCH
CRITICAL SUCCESS
FACTORS
PROGRAMS
Definition of Area
of Research
Goal of the Research
Summary of Accomplishments
Existing Priority Research
Opportunities
Research Questions to be
Addressed through
Supporting Research in
Opportunity Areas
ORGANIZATION
BUDGETS/RESOURCES
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STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS ASSUMPTIONS
The strategic plan will be a flexible document that is part of an ongoing process
that can accommodate new scientific opportunities and respond to emergencies
as they arise. The strategic plan is not a "blueprint", but rather a "road map".
The plan should both reflect the needs of the extramural and intramural
communities and serve to monitor progress.
Implementation plans (both central and in the ICDs) will provide the tactical
components for the long range plan.
Tracking of activities will be required for implementation of the strategic plan, but
tracking is a subsidiary process and will not dominate the process or the
substance of the strategic plan.
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PLANNING PROCESS
RESPECTIVE ROLES OF "PLAYERS"
The NIH Working Group for Strategic Planning will provide overall guidance,
including:
elucidating principles
designing the process
reviewing progress towards development of the plan
periodically assessing progress and recommending mid-course corrections
monitoring implementation of the NIH strategic plan
A Planning Team will assume responsibility for developing the Strategic Plan:
fine-tuning the process as outlined by the NIH Working Group,
coordinating and gathering of appropriate information from the ICDs and other
sources, and
drafting the Strategic Plan.
developing evaluation criteria and critical success factors for the Strategic Plan.
Plan elements developed by the ICDs -- A request to the ICDs will be formulated
to ask for specific information on priority initiatives, to include the following:
Definition of the area of research.
Goal of the research and discussion of the extent/importance of the problem.
Summary of accomplishments that have led to this area being selected as
priority for future development.
Documentation of existing priority research opportunities that should come to
fruition in the near future.
List of the research questions that will be addressed through supporting
research in these opportunity areas.
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PLANNING PROCESS (continued)
For each science initiative, there should be some discussion of what
mechanisms and resources will be utilized.
Public discussion -- The draft plan first will be presented for public review at the
February, 1992 national symposium sponsored by the Southwest Foundation for
Biomedical Research.
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Attachment #1
PROMISING AREAS OF SCIENCE TO BE ADDRESSED UNDER THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Molecular Medicine
Reproductive Biology and Development
Aging and Chronic Diseases
Infant Mortality
Vaccine Development
Structural Biology
Neuroscience and Behavior
Health of Women, Minorities, and Underserved Populations
Biotechnology
Population-Based Studies
Prevention, Health Education and Control
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ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGIC ISSUES
Scientific Conduct/Regulatory Issues
Long Term Funding Strategies
Science Education and Human Resource Development
Peer Review
Technology Transfer
Research Infrastructure
Intramural Research Program
NIH and Biomedical Research Ethics in Society
Future Organization of the NIH and the ICDs
Communications and Information Flow
Cost Management and Funding Mechanisms
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DRAFT NIH MISSION STATEMENT
Utilizing science in pursuit of knowledge of health and disease to alleviate
death and suffering for the betterment of all.
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GOALS FOR NIH-SUPPORTED BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH: THE NEW DIMENSION
CURRENT PROPOSALS
1.
To be guided by innovative research strategies designed to advance
significantly the Nation's capacity to improve health.
2.
To strengthen the Nation's capability to deliver more effective health
care in order to enhance quality of life for its citizens.
3.
To strengthen the Nation's economic competitiveness and achieve a high
yield on the public's investment.
4.
responsibility. To be a model for public accountability, scientific integrity, and social
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PRINCIPLES THAT WILL GUIDE NIH STRATEGIC PLANNING:
CURRENT PROPOSALS
I.
As the major sponsor of basic research in the U.S., NIH must maintain its
broad support and promote a diversity of ideas.
II. Clinical research must be sustained as a critical complement to basic
research in applying the results of scientific knowledge to improving the
health of the Nation.
III. A long-term investment in training talented and dedicated scientists and
in fostering their career development is essential in ensuring the
creativity and momentum of biomedical research.
IV. It is essential that there be increased participation by underrepresented
groups and minorities in the biomedical research enterprise, including in
positions of leadership.
V.
A stable research environment and a strong infrastructure are essential to
nourish cutting-edge research.
VI. The NIH intramural research program must continue to serve as the leader
for the world in scientific excellence.
VII. Technology transfer must be fostered in order to secure for the public the
benefits of its investment in medical research.
VIII. The NIH seeks to increase the span of healthy life of every American, free
from chronic, disabling diseases, conditions, and serious injury through
research that leads to effective strategies for rehabilitation and health
promotion and disease prevention.
IX. The NIH should undertake special innovative, pilot programs, or
demonstration projects to strengthen the research enterprise.
X. The research enterprise is accountable to the public and must vigorously
uphold research priorities in the interest of the public.
XI. Academic and other private sector institutions and the NIH must be partners
in the continuum of research, and this relationship must be enhanced as the
national research enterprise continues to evolve.
XII. In addressing national health needs, the biomedical research enterprise
effectiveness. also must strive to achieve economic competitiveness and cost
XIII. Biomedical research supported by the NIH must provide the foundation which
allows activities performed by other sectors to enhance their
productiveness.
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BACKGROUND MATERIAL
THE SECRETARY'S GOALS FOR HHS
A. Ensure the necessary support for biomedical research.
B. Prevent disease and social pathology.
C. Improve access to health care for all Americans.
D. Maximize the cost-effectiveness of health care services.
E. Strengthen the American family.
F. Promote personal responsibility for health and social fitness.
G. Maintain the integrity of the Social Security and Medicare programs.
HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 GOALS
Increase the span of healthy life for Americans.
Reduce health disparities among Americans.
Achieve access to preventive services for all Americans.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
ISSUE
Biotechnology refers to a related set of techniques which, when considered as a
whole, have a major impact on a broad variety of activities, including medicine,
agriculture, energy and the environment. As a result of the rapid growth of biological
knowledge and the progressively increasing ability to manipulate biological systems,
there are significant opportunities to develop the practical applications of
biotechnology. In order to realize the full scientific and economic potential of
molecular genetics, it is imperative that Federal research and planning efforts be
coordinated.
BACKGROUND
Senate Appropriations Committee Report language accompanying the NIH fiscal year
1989 appropriations bill directed the NIH to establish a National Biotechnology Policy
Board to review and appraise the programs and activities of the Federal government
relating to biotechnology, including the amount and type of biotechnology-related
research. It also has the prerogative to review and appraise nonconfidential, privately
funded biotechnology activities, including both basic and applied research, and the
development of commercial biotechnology-related industries and products.
The Board consists of 21 members, including the Chair. Appointments are made by
the Secretary of Health and Human Services. There are representatives from all
Federal agencies funding or promoting biotechnology-related research or regulation,
including the NIH, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Agriculture,
the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, the Department of
Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and
the Council on Environmental Quality. There are four individuals representing the
university research community, four representatives of the U.S. biotechnology industry,
two representatives of state biotechnology development programs, a biomedical
ethicist, and a representative of national foundations, medical institutes or other
philanthropic organizations. Dr. Raub has been serving as the NIH representative to
this Board.
The FCCSET Committee on Life Sciences and Health (CLSH) has determined that a
subcommittee should be established to undertake the role of identifying and
coordinating Federal research efforts, identifying research needs, stimulating
international cooperation, and assessing national and international policy issues
concerning biotechnology sciences. The subcommittee will be called the Biotechnology
Research Subcommittee (BRS).
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CURRENT STATUS
The National Biotechnology Policy Board held its first meeting on October 29, 1990.
Since its principal charge is to develop a set of recommendations concerning
biotechnology policy, four subcommittees were organized to address the following
issues: basic and applied science, competitiveness, training of scientists, and
technology transfer. These subcommittees held their initial meetings and defined the
major points to be considered under each topic.
The BRS will replace the Biotechnology Sciences Coordinating Committee (BSCC)
which previously functioned under FCCSET. The primary emphasis of the BRS will
be on scientific issues, in order to increase the overall effectiveness and productivity
of the Federal investment in biotechnology sciences, especially issues which cut across
agency boundaries. Membership is to include the Federal agencies that support
biotechnology research.
The principal tasks of the BRS are outlined as follows:
1.
Describe and review current Federal efforts in biotechnology research.
2.
Identify and define the priority areas for future Federal biotechnology research,
including areas needing greater emphasis. Describe the role of each agency in
these areas and delineate where interagency cooperation would enhance
progress in the biotechnology.
3.
Assess major international efforts in the biotechnology sciences and develop
mechanisms for international cooperation.
4.
Identify and review national and international policy issues associated with
biotechnology.
5.
Provide reviews, advice, analyses and recommendations to the Chairman of
FCCSET on scientific issues related to the applications of biotechnology
research and biotechnology policies.
The Chairman of the FCCSET Committee on Life Sciences and Health has appointed
Dr. David Galas ( Department of Energy) as the Chair of the BRS. Other members
are to be named by the participating agencies. The NIH Director has been the
principal representative to the BSCC, and the Director of the Office of Recombinant
DNA Activities (ORDA) has served as the second representative.
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NEXT STEPS
The National Biotechnology Policy Board is scheduled to have its next meeting on
April 29, 1991. At this time the members of the four subcommittees will continue
their deliberations regarding the four issues alluded to above, i.e., basic and applied
science, competitiveness, training of scientists, and technology transfer.
An exact date has not been set for the next meeting of the Biotechnology Research
Subcommittee. It is planned that this subcommittee will complete its assessment of
current Federal biotechnology research by the end of calendar year 1991.
Assessments of national policy issues and coordination of interagency review of
biotechnology regulations will be developed throughout the lifetime of this
subcommittee.
CONTACT OFFICES
Office of Science Policy & Legislation
Office of Recombinant DNA Activities
Associate Director: Dr. Jay Moskowitz
Director: Dr. Nelson A. Wivel
Phone: 496-3152
Phone: 496-9838
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NIH MINORITY HEALTH INITIATIVE: FACT SHEET
Minority groups in the United States, especially blacks,
generally experience higher mortality rates and poorer health
status than the majority white population. The differences are
especially marked in infant mortality (black rate double the
white rate), adolescent violent death (homicide rate in black
males 8 times the white rate), adolescent pregnancy (black rate 4
times the white rate), and numerous measures in young adults
(STDs, hypertension, and cardiovascular or renal disease). To
address these minority health concerns, many of them behaviorally
based, NIH is proposing a new multi-Institute minority health
initiative, with the following major components.
Infant Mortality. The District of Columbia has the highest
infant mortality rate in the nation, with most of it
concentrated among the minority population. NIH proposes to
establish a perinatal research branch in D.C., as part of
the NICHD intramural research program. This branch, to be
located at a site serving a high-risk minority population,
would conduct clinical research in obstetrics and
neonatology, focusing on the special problems of minorities
(premature labor, toxemia, nutrition, low birth weight). In
conjunction with this program, NIH would initiate
cooperative agreements with the three D.C. medical schools,
D.C. health department, and D.C. General Hospital
to collaboratively develop and implement clinical trials of
community-based interventions to test improved methods of
outreach to encourage early entry into prenatal care, more
acceptable health care delivery, social support, and
behavioral interventions to address factors contributing to
infant mortality. Results will be applicable to other
cities with large minority populations. Cost: Year 1 - $5
million; Year 2 - $10 million; Year 3 and subsequent -
$15 million.
o
Health Behavior of Adolescent Minorities. The leading cause
of death for minorities in this age group is homicide.
Other major health problems are related to sexual behavior
(high rates of STDs and unintended pregnancies),
obesity/unhealthy diet, and initiation of smoking and
drug/alcohol abuse. An intervention program needs to target
these health behaviors, beginning at age 10. The NIH does
not have a specific intervention package for these problems
that is developed to test in minority communities, and it is
more appropriate to involve the communities themselves in
developing and planning to evaluate such interventions. The
approach proposed would solicit applications from
communities and health organizations (including medical
schools and schools of public health) for cooperative
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agreement grants, setting forth their ideas for
interventions targeted toward the 10-25 year old minority
age group and addressing violence, sexual behavior,
nutrition, and alcohol/tobacco/drug use as a minimum, with
opportunity to include other topics (dental disease, etc.)
as well. The best applicants would be funded to join with
NIH staff in cooperatively developing a common core protocol
for a set of behavioral interventions to be implemented in a
research mode at multiple sites, with appropriate controls,
and with ancillary studies of other problems appended at
individual sites. Cost: Year 1 - $10 million; Year 2 - $20
million; Year 3 and subsequent - $25 million.
Health Behaviors of Young Adult Minorities. In the 25-39
year old age group, the disorders that disproportionately
affect minorities are less frequently amenable to primary
prevention. For hypertension, renal disease, glaucoma,
STDs, diabetes, periodontitis, and some cancers, the
effective intervention often lies in early detection through
health screening, and provision of treatment. The research
issues are how to get the minority population to participate
in health screening, provide that screening and treatment in
an effective way, and assure compliance with medical and
behavioral treatment regimens. Implementation of this
component of the initiative would be as in the adolescent
component, utilizing the cooperative agreement mechanism to
develop a common intervention research protocol for
implementation at all sites to test methods for effective
outreach and compliance in minority populations, modeled on
the community based detection and treatment programs of NCI
and NHLBI. Cost: year 1 - $10 million; Year 2 - $20
million; Year 3 and subsequent - $25 million.
Associated with the urgent need to improve the health of minority
citizens is a need to develop minority talent resources and train
more minority biomedical scientists. NIH has several successful
programs that reach primarily students and faculty at minority
schools but leave large gaps in the minority resource talent
development.
This initiative is directed at five groups of this untapped
resource. A multifaceted program will be aimed at pre-college
students from 3rd through 12th grades: many children form their
opinions about career options when they are very young. The
large percentage of minority college students who are in 2-year
institutions will be reached through a program fostering
collaboration between the 2-year schools and nearby 4-year
schools. A program that emphasizes support of the individual
will help minority students in "majority" institutions. Most
minorities who are in 4-year colleges are in "majority"
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institutions, yet the number of graduates from these schools is
low. Another gap that is addressed by this initiative is the
minority college graduate who requires support and encouragement
to enter a Ph.D. program in the biomedical sciences.
Collaboration between minority and majority institutions will
address this untapped resource. And, finally, promising faculty
at minority institutions will be helped to establish research,
with the goal of becoming grantees in the mainstream NIH grant
program, through a program of seed grants administered by
graduates of the NIH Extramural Associates Program.
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OVERVIEW STATEMENT
ON THE WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE
Cancer, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis are three of the leading
causes of death and disability among America's women. Although distinctly
different problems, these diseases are now linked through potential preventive
regimens. While menopause and reduced ovarian function are increasingly
believed to play a significant role in the etiology of these diseases, diet
modification along with a number of dietary supplements, hormone replacement
therapy, and exercise, as well as cessation of smoking offer hope for reducing
the toll of these diseases. Such regimens, however, may not be reinforcing,
and may even work at cross purposes to one another.
A major study is needed to address each of these regimens, the full range of
impacts that each may have, and the effects of such preventive regimens in
combination. Such a study clearly transcends the categorical structure of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition, the findings must lead to
recommendations which are couched in practical terms and are generalizable to
all the Nation's women, including all racial and socioeconomic groups.
Research and development of preventive strategies must consider risks as well
as benefits of any specific therapy in an effort to address the whole person.
The National Institutes of Health proposes to address these issues by a study
of the effects on disease risk of: changes in diet and exercise patterns, the
use of hormones, and smoking cessation. This study will be coordinated by the
NIH Office of Research on Women's Health and conducted by the National Cancer
Institute, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National
Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and
Skin Diseases, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The various
components of the study will be performed by scientists in medical schools,
universities, and other components of the extramural community. Thus, the
study will have an ecumenical approach--one that allows all of the categorical
Institutes to contribute their knowledge, expertise, and wisdom to a
coordinated research program.
The study will have three components, including a large prospective
surveillance program, a nationally based community prevention and intervention
study, as well as randomized clinical trials. This study will be the largest
of its kind ever to take place in the United States, and thus will require
careful planning and design over the next six to nine months by scientific
experts representing each of the NIH units named above. It is anticipated
that it could cost as much as $500 million over the next ten years. Approval
of the final plan will be given by a group comprised of the Directors of each
of the Institutes involved, the Director of the Office of Research on Women's
Health, and, finally, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Director of the National Institutes
of Health.
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PROLOGUE TO ACTION:
LIFE SCIENCES EDUCATION AND SCIENCE LITERACY
OVERVIEW
BACKGROUND
Science education has become a national priority. There is a growing
concern among educators, researchers and policy makers that our
nation is losing its ability to compete in the international arena of
scientific research and development. A fundamental reason for this
decline is a decrease in the pool of well-trained, top-flight science
students who have traditionally moved into careers in the sciences.
If this downward trend continues, it is projected that by the year 2000
the number of trained research personnel will not be adequate to
meet national needs.
Following the 1989 Education Summit, the President of the United
States and Governors of the fifty states established six national goals
for improving education in the United States. The fourth of these
goals states, "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be first in the world
in science and mathematics achievement." This goal has become a
focal point for Federal efforts. The Federal Coordinating Council for
Science, Engineering and Technology (FCCSET) established the
Committee on Education and Human Resources (CEHR) to oversee
the enhancement and coordination of science education programs
among all Federal agencies. Dr. Frederick K. Goodwin, Administrator
of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration
(ADAMHA), represents the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) on the Committee.
The CEHR formed a Working Group, including Dr. Jay Moskowitz,
Associate Director for Science Policy and Legislation at the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), that identified precollege teacher
enhancement, curriculum development, organizational/systemic
reform, and student incentives as top priorities. These are followed
by undergraduate faculty enhancement, curriculum development, and
student incentives.
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In February 1991, the Committee published its first report, "By the Year
2000: First in the World." This report presented each Agency's
science education activities and made recommendations for future
programs and interagency actions. The Committee completed an
intensive review of all agency science education programs in April and
began the FY 1993 budget inventory in May 1991.
To further support these efforts, this April the President announced
"America 2000: An Education Strategy" which describes a long-range
plan to move every community in America towards accomplishing the
National Education Goals. Of particular interest to the Department is
strategy #4--"Communities Where Learning Can Happen." This
strategy focuses on developing and supporting new and existing
programs that strengthen the involvement of the whole community--
parents, community leaders, churches, civic organizations, business,
labor and the media--in nurturing school children and providing them
with community support and role models. It is hoped that this
Conference will include recommendations for ways in which the
Department can work with communities to strengthen and support
both the science education of our school children and the basic
science literacy of the American public.
The Department of Health and Human Services has long been
concerned with the level of scientific literacy in this country as well as
the quality and depth of the scientific workforce--particularly in the
area of biomedical/behaviora research. This concern is reflected in
the nine Program Directions identified by Dr. Louis Sullivan, Secretary
of the Department of Health and Human Services. Direction #7
provides for the strengthening of basic research in the biomedical and
behavioral sciences and includes two strategies that speak directly to
the need to increase the number of students entering the pipeline and
to focus special attention on recruiting women and underrepresented
minorities to careers in science. These strategies also focus on the
need to "promote science and scientific literacy in the general
population in order to ensure a widespread understanding and
support of
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biomedical and behavioral research." These two issues--ensuring a
pool of biomedical professionals and public science literacy--form the
basis of the PHS Science Education Initiative.
Two major objectives of this initiative are to expand efforts to enhance
teacher knowledge of the life sciences and encourage partnerships
between the scientific and educational communities to improve
science education at pre-school through undergraduate levels. While
a new emphasis for the PHS, it recognizes the impact of such an
effort on student knowledge, motivation, career interest, and health
promotion. Through its own agencies, universities and other
organizations the PHS expects to promote and support diverse
activities, which will include expanded opportunities for teachers, such
as summer training institutes; development of curriculum supplements,
audio-visual materials, classroom activity, laboratory guides, and other
educational materials; laboratory experience for students and
teachers; and mentoring. A major emphasis will continue to be on
programs to improve science education for minorities and women.
PHS also is exploring ways to work collaboratively with other federal
agencies (e.g., co-funding projects of mutual interest), national biology
and science teachers organizations, professional societies, and other
national groups to enhance teacher knowledge and skills and develop
useful classroom materials. Programs and materials will be developed
to inform life scientists about how they can contribute to improved
precollege science education. These will be developed for intramural
and extramural scientists.
In August 1989, Dr. James O. Mason, Assistant Secretary for Health
and Human Services, established the Public Health Service (PHS)
Working Group on Biomedical Science Education. The Working
Group was charged with developing a life sciences education initiative
with strategies for increasing the level of scientific literacy among both
student and adult populations in the United States, and with ensuring
an adequate pool of well-trained biomedical scientists to meet future
national needs.
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In December of 1989, the Working Group published a Report on PHS
involvement in Science Education. This report was followed in March
1990 by an 15-month Action Plan containing objectives and strategies
for the PHS Science Education Initiative. One of the primary action
items recommended was the organization of a National Conference
to examine the role of the PHS in the national science education
effort. When the Working Group was reorganized into the PHS Board
on Life Sciences Education and Science Literacy, the National
Conference became viewed as an important first step in the
development of a long-term strategic plan for the PHS Life Sciences
Education Initiative.
PURPOSE
The Conference will bring together representatives from throughout
the science education community to develop a comprehensive set of
recommendations for the Public Health Service. it is expected that by
involving individuals from outside the PHS, the plan will complement
and build on existing programs rather than duplicate them. In
addition, each of the conference attendees will add a unique
perspective to the PHS initiative and thus insure a comprehensive and
well-integrated plan that will meet the needs of all segments of the
nation.
PROCESS
The Conference is being organized around 7 major issue areas:
teacher education; curriculum development; student incentives; public
awareness; underrepresented/underserved groups; partnerships and
collaborations; and people engaged in science and technology.
Working groups composed of recognized authorities in each of these
areas have been formed, have examined the issues, and developed
outlines for discussion.
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At the Conference, attendees will be assigned to one of seven
subcommittees. Within their subcommittee, participants will be asked
to:
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Identify the relevant issues under the subcommittee's
topic.
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Review what is currently in place and/or proposed to
address those issues in general and by the PHS.
Define what should be done to address the issues in
general.
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Recommend what specifically the PHS should do (and
not do) to address the issues.
Prioritize the recommendations, and identify resources
needed to implement each.
Each subcommittee will be responsible for developing goals, and
specific, prioritized recommendations for PHS involvement in their
science education issue area. These recommendations will be
integrated into a comprehensive report and will be the basis of a
strategic plan developed by the Board for the approval of the
Assistant Secretary for Health. Implementation will begin on approval.
The Conference will open on the evening of June 16 with a welcoming
reception and dinner at the Wexner Center, hosted by The Ohio State
University. Secretary Louis Sullivan will give the after-dinner remarks.
The next day will begin with a plenary session, during which Assistant
Secretary for Health James
Mason, will speak. This plenary session will be followed by breakout
working sessions during which the subcommit-tees will focus on the
seven main issues: A final plenary session will be held the afternoon
of June 18 to discuss proposed subcommittee recommendations, and
reach consensus on recommendations for short and long-term action.
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PARTICIPANTS:
Approximately 200 participants will be involved, including teachers,
students, school administrators, scientists, education evaluators, and
representatives from private industry, media and other Federal
departments. Confirmed speakers include: Dr. Louis Sullivan,
Secretary for Health and Human Services; Dr. James Mason,
Assistant Secretary for Health; Dr. Bernadine Healy, Director of the
National Institutes of Health; and Dr. Frederick Goodwin, Administrator
of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration.
REPORTS
Conference participants will be assisted by writers, who will prepare,
with the Subcommittee Chairs, draft reports for each subcommittee.
These independent subcommittee reports will be woven into a final
report, prefaced by an executive. In addition, the specific
recommendations of each subcommittee will be prioritized and listed.
NEXT STEPS
The report generated by the Prologue to Action: Life Sciences
Education and Science Literacy Conference will form the basis for an
integrated PHS Life Sciences Education Strategic Plan. The two and
a half day conference will signal the beginning of a comprehensive
and coherent program to impact positively life sciences education and
science literacy.