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Arnaud Nicogossian, M.D.
Acting Associate Administrator for Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications, NASA

• Date: December 18, 1997
• Time: 0800 - 0815

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Structure and Overview
Gregory Pappas, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Public Health and Population Advisor
Office of International and Refugee Health
Department of Health and Human Services

• Date: December 18, 1997
• Time: 0815 - 0905

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Primary Policy and Guideline Focus
Scott Lillibridge, M.D.
National Center for Environmental Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Date: December 18, 1997
• Time: 0905 - 0955

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration:Policies, Guidelines and Research
Mary Lyda
Office of Policy
Food and Drug Administration

• Date: December 18, 1997
• Time: 1015 - 1105

The U.S. National Institutes of HealthResearch Activities on Public Health: An Overview
James O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Research
National Institutes of Health

• Date: December 18, 1997
• Time: 1105 - 1155

Overall Questions and Answers

• Date: July 9, 1997
• Time: 1155 - 1215
  

"...growing concern about workers' health is based on the recognition that workers' health is a fundamental factor in human sustainable development because it plays a major role in promoting economic growth. Workers' health is a fundamental right that needs an efficient economy and an environment of equity and social justice. Today it is very difficult to separate health, occupational and environmental problems from economic problems..."