FDA: Scientific Advisory Committee
FDA's very extensive mandate to ensure the safety of the nation's food, drugs and medical devices requires the utilization of a wide range of scientific disciplines. To this end, the agency has assembled some of the nation's most talented scientists to provide it with analyses and guidance on scientific issues through its advisory committees. FDA's advisiory committee meetings are open to the public. In order to provide for public attendance, FDA issues a calendar jof events. Upcoming topics range from Mad Cow Disease to vaccines.