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The Council for the American Society of Nephrology is again seeking nominations for open positions on ASN standing committees and advisory groups.
Committees and Advisory Groups
The Council invites all ASN members to indicate their interest in serving on an ASN standing committee or advisory group. You may also nominate another ASN member for committee participation. Much of the work of ASN is accomplished through the energetic activity and input of committees, so this is a way for you to become involved in future planning and decisions that will influence the effectiveness and quality of membership services offered to all ASN members.
The ASN web site offers information about each of the ASN committees and advisory groups, including current members, the committee’s charge, membership criteria, and terms of appointments. Committee membership becomes effective with each year’s Annual Meeting. In addition, there is a Council and a Staff liaison listed for each committee, either of whom can be contacted for additional information or clarification on committee activities and responsibilities.
Committees for which ASN is seeking new members include:
Awards Committee.
This committee reviews nominations for the Peters and Scribner awards and presents the three top-ordered candidates for each award to the ASN Council.
Young Investigator Award Committee.
This committee reviews applications for the Young Investigator Award and recommends a candidate to the ASN Council for review.
Finance Committee.
The charge to the Finance Committee is to advise the Council on investment policy and performance. The committee meets at regular intervals and reviews the following:
Grants Review Committee.
The Grant Review Committee reviews grant applications for the Student Research Scholar Grant, Scherbenske Grant, Gottschalk Grant, John T. Merrill Grant, and the Career Development Grant in Geriatric Medicine. Recommendations for funding are forwarded to the Council for final approval.
Policy and Public Affairs Committee.
This committee advises the Council and the ASN Public Policy staff regarding the impact on the ASN membership of proposed and current national policies in the areas of biomedical research and workforce. The committee will collaborate with staff regarding the expansion, maintenance, and use of the ASN Key Contact Network. In addition, the committee provides staff with information to support ASN’s public policy agenda.
Publications Committee.
The functions of the Publications Committee include: (1) review of budget for editorial office, royalties, etc.; (2) review of reports from Editor on activities and performance of Journal annually or more often, as needed; (3) assessment of scientific quality of Journal with respect to achieving ASN goals; (4) annual review of editorial performance with recommendations; (5) approval of Associate Editors proposed by Editor; and (6) liaison with the publisher on issues affecting the quality and financial performance of the Journal. The Committee also meets with the Editor a minimum of once per year and more frequently, if needed, but it does not interfere with editorial prerogatives in managing Journal affairs.
Renal Informatics Committee.
This committee oversees and advises on the use of informatics to foster the mission and goals of the ASN, including improvement of communication with members, web site development and content, enhancement of educational programs, and the integration of advances in informatics with current ASN activities.
Basic Science Committee.
This committee is responsible for: (1) developing basic science educational programs, such as ASN’s Advances in Basic Science Conference; (2) recommending to the Council initiatives that will enhance the activities of basic scientists in the Society; (3) interacting with the Postgraduate Education Committee in educational activities in basic science; (4) providing input to NIH on future research initiatives; and (5) responding to special requests by the ASN Council in areas related to basic science in nephrology.
Clinical Science Committee.
This Committee is responsible for: (1) providing input to the Program Committee and the Postgraduate Education Committee on the content of various programs and curricula related to clinical epidemiology, clinical trials, and outcomes research; (2) advising Council on the creation of ASN-sponsored clinical research awards; (3) promoting and publicizing the accomplishments of existing clinical trial groups, registries, and large-scale observational studies; and (4) advising Council on research methods and strategies useful to answering significant clinical questions related to renal research.
Dialysis Advisory Committee.
The charge to the Dialysis Advisory Committee is to answer queries related to dialysis, provide recommendations on dialysis issues, and serve as proactive advocates of the dialysis community.
Transplant Advisory Committee.
The Transplant Advisory Committee is responsible for: (1) consulting with the ASN in its thinking about transplantation at multiple levels, including advocacy, government relations, and interactions with other societies/foundations —particularly transplant societies/foundations; (2) formalizing the process in relation to joint educational and programmatic activities; (3) establishing liaison committees such as the Transplant Training Committee and others; and (4) establishing jointly sponsored research and fellowship grants.
Please think carefully about your interest in the opportunities outlined above, and forward nominations with a current CV to Karen L. Campbell, Ph.D., ASN Executive Director, at kcampbell@asn-online.org no later than May 19, 2003. Nominations can also be faxed to 202-659-0709 or mailed to 1725 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Statement on Academic Freedom
The chaotic and unsettling world events that surround us each day may cause all of us to lose perspective and insight on fundamental principles and sacred trusts. Unfortunately, recent and disturbing world events have prompted the concerns of the officers, Council, and members of the American Society of Nephrology about the infringement of politics on Academic Freedom. Preservation of Academic Freedom ensures that scholarship, medicine, and science will always remain insulated from changing political climates. Accordingly, the American Society of Nephrology has issued a strong statement in support of academic freedom:
We believe that Academic Freedom catalyzes the development, maturation, and translation of ideas and knowledge into benefits shared by all people from all nations. Free and unfettered intellectual discourse ensures that investigators and clinicians maximize their efforts to discover and implement findings that enhance our understanding and treatment of disease for all people. Academic Freedom promulgates the exchange of ideas and strengthens collaborations in medicine across all borders. Indeed, the disbursement and implementation of new ideas creates a product that far exceeds the sum of the individual thoughts and all humankind benefits from this revered and sacrosanct process. Recently censorship of Academic Freedom has become entwined in the political process. Any limitation on the free exchange of scientific knowledge deprives everyone of potential benefits of new ideas and serves no just cause. Science must not be held hostage by political ferment that stifles intellectual achievement. The preservation of Academic Freedom ensures that scholarship, medicine, and science will always remain insulated from changing political climates. The American Society of Nephrology strongly condemns any limitation of Academic Freedom on the basis of political ideology, race, religion, or country of origin.
New Web Site Improvements!
Last summer, the ASN created a new web site to enhance its online services to members. We listened to your concerns and suggestions; as a result, the ASN web site continues to improve!
Your recommendations led to the development of the following online services. You can now:
We trust that the ASN web site provides you with an easy way to quickly and efficiently get the information you need, and we encourage you to log onto www.asn-online.org to take advantage of our new services! However . . .
Please note that all of the above services are offered to members only, and members will be required to log into the system to utilize these services. If you are not yet an ASN member, visit us at www.asn-online.org to become a member online!
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