Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Microbiome Interagency Working Group |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The purpose of the Microbiome Interagency Working Group (MIWG) is to develop a Federal Strategic Plan for microbiome research. The Plan should use the needs, gaps, and Report’s recommendations as a foundation, taking into account how future Federal actions could benefit from an understanding of and engagement with current international activities. The Plan should provide recommendations for improving coordination of microbiome research among Federal agencies and also between Federal agencies and non-Federal domestic and international microbiome research efforts. The MIWG will also strive to enhance the Federal R&D enterprise by embracing diversity, recognizing that inclusion of a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives is critical to achieving robust intellectual dialogue. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2016 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NHGRI, OD/DPCPSI, OD/DPCPSI/OSC |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
CDC, FDA |
