Library of Medicine's Virtual Powwow: Grants Behind Closed Doors
Published Date: 12/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Library of Medicine’s Board of Regents will hold a virtual meeting on February 9-10, 2026, with some parts open to the public and others closed to protect private info and trade secrets. They’ll review grant applications and discuss programs, affecting researchers and the public interested in medical info. No registration is needed to watch, and you can send comments up to 15 days before the meeting.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Open Virtual Meeting Videocast
You can watch the open parts of the National Library of Medicine Board of Regents meeting via the NIH Videocast on February 9-10, 2026. The meeting is open: February 9, 2026 from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and February 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and registration is not required to attend the open portion.
Closed Grant Application Review
A portion of the meeting on February 9, 2026 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.) will be closed to review and evaluate grant applications to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable materials, and personal information of applicants.
Public Comment Submission Deadline
Any member of the public may submit written comments for the meeting by sending a statement to the contact person no later than 15 days in advance of the meeting; the statement should include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, business or professional affiliation.
Reasonable Accommodations for Viewing
If you need special assistance or other reasonable accommodations to view the virtual meeting, you should notify the contact person (Michelle Krever, 301-496-6132, [email protected]) in advance of the meeting.
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