National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM)
The National Advisory Council on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM) met on October 14, 2011.
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Overview
The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM) is charged with the responsibility of advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the Director, NCCAM, on matters relating to the research activities and functions of the Center. The role and responsibilities of the council members include secondary review of grant applications in light of NCCAM scientific program priorities and program balance.
The council consists of 18 voting members. In addition there are five non-voting ex officio members: the Secretary, DHHS; the Director, NIH; the Director, NCCAM; the Chief Medical Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (or other designee). Appointed members serve for up to 4-year terms.
Meetings
Past Meeting Minutes
| Date | Open Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Bldg. 31/6C conference room 10, Bethesda, MD [NIH Visitor Map] |
| June 1, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Bldg. 31/6C conference room 10, Bethesda, MD [NIH Visitor Map] |
| October 12, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Bldg. 31/6C conference room 6, Bethesda, MD [NIH Visitor Map] |
| Date | Open Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2013 | TBD | TBD |
| June 7, 2013 | TBD | TBD |
| October 4, 2013 | TBD | TBD |
Members
NACCAM consists of 18 members, including the Chair, appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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