1. What is FASEB? A federation of 30 societies
Representing over 130,000 researchers
Our Mission…
Advance health and welfare by promoting progress and education in biological and biomedical sciences through service to our member societies and collaborative advocacy.

2. Member Societies

3. What Do We Do?
FASEB works with member societies and their representatives to develop policies and positions promoting research and education in the biological and biomedical sciences
FASEB represents biological and biomedical researchers in policy discussions
By speaking with a unified voice, our member societies can maximize their influence on public policy

4. Public Affairs Coordinate advocacy by scientists, for scientists
Develop policy statements and advocacy strategies
Conduct policy research
Create advocacy tools
Increase effectiveness through strength in numbers
Provide full time support in Washington
Gather strategic intelligence for decision making
Provide experienced counsel
Arrange meetings with policymakers
Communicate with
Member societies
Advocacy partners
Policymakers
The general public

5. FASEB’s Current Agenda
FASEB Science Policy Committee
Chair: Vice-President for Science Policy
Members: Appointed Society Representatives
Issues Pertaining to Federal Agency Research Portfolios
Issues Pertaining to Grants Management/Administration
Broad Research Policy Issues of Interest to FASEB Community
Projects/Studies Demonstrating the Benefits of Biological Research
Standing Subcommittees
Members Nominated by Society/Self
Animals in Research and Education
Breakthroughs in Bioscience
Clinical and Translational Research
Data Science and Informatics
Training and Career Opportunities
Ad hoc Subcommittees
Members Nominated by Society/Self
Shared Research Resources
Research Enterprise Evaluation

6. FASEB & Data Science/Sharing
FASEB Statement on Data Management & Access
Adopted March 2016
Affirmed that increasing data access can create new scientific opportunities
Recommended that efforts to increase data access should consider the infrastructure required for data management
Called for flexibility in data management and access policies
Advised that regulatory and administrative burden should be minimized to promote science rather than hinder research
NLM RFI on Data Science Research Opportunities
FASEB response submitted November 2018
Emphasized the need for more core data resources (databases/ analytics)
Encouraged NLM to take leadership on greater coordination of data science initiatives
Recommended that NLM’s workforce efforts promote data literacy across the entire research enterprise
NIH Data Science Strategic Plan
FASEB comments to NIH RFI on draft strategic plan (April 2018)
NIH should rapidly deploy at least minimal data standards across NIH databases and resources
Ensure NIH-wide coordination, participation, and leadership
Involve FASEB and other stakeholders in the plan’s implementation and assessment
FASEB response to NIH Data Science RFI (December 2018)
Highlighted concerns related to the definition of scientific data
Recommended a phased implementation of a new data management and sharing policy

7. Communications with Member Societies
Weekly public affairs staff meetings
Weekly updates on new developments
Federal Register – notifications of key meetings and announcements
Bi-weekly Washington Update
Quarterly public affairs report
Articles for society newsletters
Customized reports, presentations, and posters for use by FASEB Board members at society meetings
“Co-branded” factsheets and advocacy materials for use by member societies