Advisory Groups
Scientific Advisory Board
The GuLFSTUDY formed a Scientific Advisory Board as a subcommittee of the NIEHS Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC). The goal of this Board was to advise the BSC, the NIEHS Scientific and Institute Directors, and the study team on issues related to study implementation and the evaluation and dissemination of study findings.
Dr. Andrew Liu was the chair this committee. Other board members included scientific experts, community representatives and federal agency representatives.
Exposure Assessment Working Group
An Exposure Assessment Working Group (EAWG) was also created to provide advice to the study team on methods for identifying, assessing and measuring potential exposures to oil and dispersants among study participants.
Community Advisory Group
A Community Advisory Group (CAG) provided advice on recruitment, study implementation, retention, and outreach efforts. The group consisted of leaders from organizations that represent worker and various community groups.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: Health and Medicine Division (Formerly The Institute of Medicine)
Through funding made possible by a Gift to the NIH, the NIH arranged to have the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division (HMD) review the plans for the study. The HMD is an independent, non-profit group that works outside the government. This group gives unbiased and authoritative advice to decision makers and the public. The HMD held an all-day meeting focused on the GuLFSTUDY on September 22, 2010. A report of the meeting and recommendations for investigators can be found at [report].