Government Announces Meeting About Meeting With No Details
Published Date: 12/15/2025
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Summary
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a virtual meeting on January 28, 2026, to discuss important updates and review grant applications. This affects researchers and organizations seeking funding for diabetes, digestive, and kidney disease studies. The meeting includes a public session and a closed session to protect private info, with no registration needed to join online.
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Virtual Public Meeting — No Registration
There will be a virtual open meeting of the National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council on January 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST. You do not need to register to join the public online session, and the agenda will be posted on the Institute's webpage.
Closed Session to Review Grant Applications
On January 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST the Council will hold a closed virtual session to review and evaluate grant applications. The closed session is being held to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information as allowed by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6).
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