The COPR Nomination Deadline Is Approaching, Friday, September 26, 2008.

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The COPR Nomination Deadline Is Approaching, Friday, September 26, 2008. Dear Colleagues,As a reminder, the nomination process for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Council of Public Representatives (COPR) is open through Friday, September 26, 2008. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please plan to do so by the deadline. You can obtain a nomination form at http://copr.nih.gov/nomination.asp.The following links provide insight and background that maybe helpful to prospective nominees. Many of these links have been recently updated. Frequently Asked Questions: http://copr.nih.gov/faq.asp COPR Member Activities: http://copr.nih.gov/activities.asp COPR in the News: http://copr.nih.gov/media.asp Meetings and Summaries: http://copr.nih.gov/meetings.asp COPR Members: http://copr.nih.gov/members.asp BackgroundThe COPR advises the NIH Director on cross-cutting issues related to medical research and health issues of public interest that ultimately promote individual, family, and community health. The COPR consists of up to 21 individuals who are selected from among the diverse communities that benefit from, and have an interest in, NIH research, programs, and activities. Members typically serve on the COPR for four years. To be considered for the COPR, nominees must have some interest in the work of the NIH and must be in a position to communicate regularly with the broader public about COPR and NIH activities. Nominees must also be willing to fully participate in biannual COPR meetings, regular conference calls, and work group activities throughout the year. To request a nomination form by mail, contact the COPR Resource Staff by phone at (301) 650-8660, ext. 275, by fax at (301) 650-8676, or by e-mail at COPR1@.... We appreciate the great interest in the Council and hope you will consider submitting a nomination for the COPR. Sincerely, Kelli Carrington, M.A.Executive Secretary, NIH Director’s Council of Public Representatives