Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The US State Department establishes collaborative agreements with foreign governments in fields of science and technology. These Joint Committee and Joint Commission Meetings (JCMs) facilitate discussion on selected topics creating cross-talk among the equivalent government agencies leading towards future collaborations. The Office of Secretary (OS) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), organizes the operational divisions of HHS. The Fogarty International Center (FIC) facilitates the participation of National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes and Centers. |
