[ is distinct conversations ]. And live here this morning on c spann span 3, a discussion about transparency and oversight at the food and Drug Administration. Well be hearing from dr. Scott gottlieb starting off the conference. Introductions under way. Efforts to pass and implement the food safety modernization act, focus on medical devices, especially the potential of using the unique device identifier to improve monitoring devices throughout the product lifecycle. We have successfully worked on products 10 to courage innovation particularly around antibiotics and 10 to sure appropriate use of them. We focused on drug safety and transparency in the supply chain and especially on the safety of compounded drugs. Among other things, pew submitted transparency to the task force back in 2010 if the. They touch on some of the topics well be discussing today. Reading the background papers for todays meet regular mind med of a meeting we convened in a room directly above of us here a few yea
Thank you very much, josh, for that very nice introduction. I am aaron khere to introduce te final panel of the day that relates to another important set of Public Health functions, that Greater Transparency about information and regulatory decisions about the fda can play. I want to thank allen and pew for hosting this meeting, for organizing the publishing of the special supplement and of course to mr. Gottlieb for his remarks at the beginning of the day. So the focus of this final panel today is the fact that in certain high profile cases manufacturers have released incorrect or incomplete information into the market that was directly counter to the information, the contemporaneous information the fda had. They noted that selective publication of Clinical Trial results has in the past created a misleading picture of the safety and efficacy of a product with negative implications for Public Health. And as a the practice now still stands, manufactures have wide latitude to publicly ch
On tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff grasping for a sliver of hope. A lifeanddeath drama played out today, two days after a 7. 1 earthquake struck mexico city and the surrounding region. The death toll stood at 245, with more than 2,000 hurt. William brangham is there, and filed this report. Brangham from dusk to dawn, and all through the day, they dug, trying to reach what they thought was a young girl tra
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff grasping for a sliver of hope. A lifeanddeath drama played out today, two days after a 7. 1 earthquake struck mexico city and the surrounding region. The death toll stood at 245, with more than 2,000 hurt. William brangham is there, and filed this report. Brangham from dusk to dawn, and all through the day, they dug, trying to reach what they thought was a young girl trapped in the ruins of a col
They posted a discussion about the blockade and begins with remarks from the ambassador to the u. S. [inaudible] [inaudible] [speaking in native language] good evening ladies and gentlemen. That deserves a round of applause. [applause] i am tony, president and ceo of the council. On behalf of the council i welcome you to tonights investor series. Were delighted that we have eight of our Board Members here tonight. We thank them for their service. Without you, these programs would not be taking place. Thank all of you very much. Many thanks for Strategic Partners at the Ronald Reagan building and International Trade center for their wonderful hospitality and providing us this beautiful venue to hold their public programs. If the early bird gets the first one, then those that got here early tonight got the first 120 seats. Theres another 80 or a hundred people downstairs in the spillover room where watching the broadcast on large screen. Were very fortunate tonight that our events are be