Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW)

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the ACBCYW. The ACBCYW consists of 15 experts in fields associated with breast cancer, disease prevention, early detection, diagnosis, public health, social marketing, genetic screening and counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, and survivorship in young women, or in related disciplines with a specific focus on young women.

DATES:

Nominations for membership on the ACBCYW must be received no later than February 28, 2022. Packages received after this time will not be considered for the current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES:

All nominations should be mailed to Kimberly E. Smith, MBA, MHA, ACBCYW Secretariat, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS S107-4, Chamblee, Georgia 30341-3717, or emailed to acbcyw@cdc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kimberly E. Smith, MBA, MHA, Designated Federal Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop S107-4, Atlanta, Georgia 30341; Telephone: (404) 498-0073; Email: acbcyw@cdc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the committee's objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the fields of breast health, breast cancer, disease prevention and risk reduction, survivorship (including metastatic breast cancer), hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), or in related disciplines with a specific focus on young women. Persons with personal experience with early onset breast cancer are also eligible to apply. This includes but may not be limited to breast cancer survivors <45 years of age and caregivers of said persons. Selection of members is based on candidates' qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of ACBCYW objectives ( https://www.cdc.gov/faca/committees/acbcyw.html ). Federal employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited to serve for up to four-year terms.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that committee membership be balanced in terms of points of view represented, and the committee's function. Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Current participation on federal workgroups or prior experience serving on a federal advisory committee does not disqualify a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid excessive individual service on advisory committees and multiple committee memberships. Committee members are Special Government Employees (SGEs), requiring the filing of financial disclosure reports at the beginning and annually during their terms. CDC reviews potential candidates for ACBCYW membership each year and provides a slate of nominees for consideration to the Secretary of HHS for final selection. HHS notifies selected candidates of their appointment near the start of the term in November 2022, or as soon as the HHS selection process is completed. Note that the need for different expertise varies from year to year and a candidate who is not selected in one year may be reconsidered in a subsequent year. SGE nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Candidates should submit the following items:

Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email address).

At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if they wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not employed by an HHS agency ( e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA, etc.).

A short biography (150 words or less).

Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself, or by the person/organization recommending the candidate.

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