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Policy

Policy & legislative benefits (Advisory activities)

Definition

Participation in advisory, standards, or other governmental or nongovernmental committees. Researchers may contribute to a wide range of committees, such as advisory committees, ethics or oversight committees, or topic-specific subcommittees. Participation is often voluntary, but sometimes paid, and can be a significant time commitment in addition to regular scientific activities.

Rationale

Through participation in expert committees, researchers can contribute to recommendations for a range of levels, including operations of institutions, grant funding, device manufacture, and drug regulation.

Guidance

Advice from authors on searching for information:

Data sources provided here are only a few examples of local, federal, and discipline-specific committee types. Committee lists are often found in the “Governance” sections of websites.

Resources & Data

Organizations, repositories, websites, and other sources where you can find more information:

Local

  • Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. The ICTS leadership structure has several governance committees to assess the progress and future strategies of the institute. Committees include a Governing Council, External Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, and Operations Committee.

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Data Limitations

Challenges you may encounter while searching for information:

Websites vary in the degree to which they make the list of committee members public, and if so, whether the list is current. Direct contact with the institution may be required.

Publications

Articles, books, and other publications in translational science using the benefit:

Case Studies

Guiding Healthcare Workers and Governments on Treating Any Child with Cancer, Anywhere.

By St. Jude Global

The ARIA Guide provides cancer management guidelines for a range of geographic and resource-diverse settings, freely available to healthcare providers worldwide through the ARIA Guide web portal

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Policy & legislative benefits

Building Collaborations to Improve the Care and Treatment of Children with Cancer in Mexico

By St. Jude Global

Strengthens childhood cancer care in Mexico by expanding access to specialized diagnostics, fostering collaboration among healthcare institutions, and driving policy changes to improve treatment and outcomes.

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Policy & legislative benefits

Promoting Emotional Stability to Improve Cardiovascular Health in Chicago’s South Side Community

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Adapting a mindfulness-based intervention for African American adults in faith-based organizations

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Policy & legislative benefits