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HHS - 2084 - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Emphasis Panel - Authorized by Law

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Emphasis Panel	Agency Name	Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	2084
Original Establishment Date	9/29/1995	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	6/30/2025	Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	Unlimited
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Chief, Scientific Review Branch
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	9/29/1995	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Kathy
Date Of Renewal Charter		Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Salaita
Exempt From Renewal*	Yes	Designated Federal Officer Suffix	Sc.D.
Specific Termination Authority	2025 Secretary Directive	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	301-594-5033
Establishment Authority*	Authorized by Law	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	301-402-2406
Specific Establishment Authority*	42 U.S.C. 282(b)(16)	Designated Federal Officer Email*	kathy.salaita@nih.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	11/20/1985
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Special Emphasis Panel

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	This committee was composed of recognized biomedical and/or behavioral research authorities who represented the forefront of research and technical knowledge and who provided first-level merit review of highly scientific and technical research grant applications and/or contract proposals in the fields of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including sports-related disorders. Operation of this committee was accomplished using a fluid membership, with members designated to serve for individual meetings rather than formally appointed for fixed terms of service. During this reporting period, the committee reviewed 161 applications for $276,340,522.
How is membership balanced?*	The committee had a fluid membership with members designated to serve for individual meetings rather than formally appointed for fixed terms of service. The reviewers for each meeting was selected to evaluate grant applications or contract proposals for a specific, perhaps narrow, expertise area. Participants for each meeting was assembled to most efficiently and effectively cover the number and breadth of applications or contracts requiring review.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The panel held 9 FACA Meetings during this reporting period. The flexibility in review allowed by this committee structure has proved both efficient and effective.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	Per "2025 Secretary Directive" this FACA Committee has been terminated.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Meetings of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Emphasis Panel were closed to the public for the review of grant applications and contract proposals. Sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of the Government in Sunshine Act permit the closing of meetings where discussion could reveal confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material and personal information, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Recommendation Remarks	Per "2025 Secretary Directive " this FACA Committee has been terminated. Website: This committee does not have a website. Reports: This committee did not produce any public reports during this fiscal year. Chair: There were 9 meetings in FY25; 7 Chairpersons were identified in the Member section because Drs. Dwight Koeberl and Ernesto Canalis chaired 2 meetings during FY25. Members: The members of this Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) did not have standing appointments and served on an as needed basis for meetings throughout the fiscal year. Therefore, the members list does not reflect appointment start and end dates. As often as possible, instead of appointment start and end dates, each meeting date on which the SEP member served is identified on the Members list. When necessary to protect peer review integrity, a fiscal year start and end date was used as the alternative to appointment start and end dates for some SEP members. As a result, the Members list, including the number of chairs, may not align or directly match to specific meeting dates. The DFO and the Committee Decision Maker positions were held by the same individual based on assigned duties within the Institute.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	Yes	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	Yes
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	This committee provides the first level merit review of highly scientific and technical research grant applications.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	Yes
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	161
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	161
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$276,340,522.00
Cost Savings Comment	NIH supported basic and clinical research accomplishments often take many years to unfold into new diagnostic tests and new ways to treat and prevent diseases.	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	6,792	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	NIH Grant Review	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Information on the research funded by NIH is available through the RePORT (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool) website. RePORT provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities that advance the mission of the NIH, including information on NIH expenditures, strategic plans, reports on NIH funding, and reports on the organization and people involved in NIH research and research training. The RePORT website is located at http://report.nih.gov.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Information on the research funded by NIH is available through the RePORT (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool) website. RePORT provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities that advance the mission of the NIH, including information on NIH expenditures, strategic plans, reports on NIH funding, and reports on the organization and people involved in NIH research and research training. The RePORT website is located at http://report.nih.gov.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	No	Access Comment	NA
Agency Feedback Comment*	Information resulting from closed initial peer review meetings is subject to the Freedom of Information Act. The public can view information on research projects funded by NIH on the RePORT (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool) website located at http://report.nih.gov.	Narrative Description*	NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. NIH works toward that mission by supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad. Section 492 of the PHS Act states that The Secretary ...shall by regulation require appropriate technical and scientific peer review of (A) applications...; and (B) biomedical and behavioral research and development contracts...

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 9:40 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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