Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals

Webinar

Public Release Webinar: Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals

April 23, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

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Materials

HGM Briefing Presentation

About

A public release webinar for the release of Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals will be held on April 23rd at 11 am.

This report addresses methods for heritable genetic modifications and identify risks and health hazards to humans, animals, and the environment. Furthermore, this study identifies challenges associated with long term effects of heritable genetic modifications and identification of study design challenges when researching heritable genetic modifications in food animals.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #5

January 18, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)

Past

About

This is the fifth committee meeting of a consensus study aimed at exploring heritable genetic modifications in food animals. The committee will hold closed sessions to determine preliminary findings and research recommendations based on a submitted draft of commissioned papers and discuss plans for revising the introduction and writing the conclusion.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
William Muir
Aspen Workman
Bernadette Dunham
Jon Oatley
Elizabeth Maga
Darrell Kapczynski
Mike McGrew
Thomas Spencer
James Murray

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed chapter updates and workshop planning.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting in DC

October 18, 2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

Please join the National Academies’ Committee on Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals on October 18, 2023, from 8:00-10:00 AM ET for its first public meeting. At this meeting, representatives of the NIH will provide input and clarification on the committee’s task and discuss their expectations from the study. The FDA will also be presenting on risk and hazard assessment/analysis regarding heritable genetic modifications.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Elizabeth Maga
Fred Gould
James Murray
Darrell Kapczynski
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrew
William Muir
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Aspen Workman
Lyda Garcia
Francois Elvinger
Jon Oatley

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed plans for an upcoming workshop

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #13

December 4, 2024

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the thirteenth meeting of the committee in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Elizabeth Maga
Fred Gould
Eric Hallerman
Fiona McCarthy
William Muir
Aspen Workman
Darrel Kapczynski
Virginia Stallings
Jon Oatley
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed reviewer comments.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 05, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #12

November 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the twelfth meeting of the committee in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
William Muir
Fiona McCarthy
Fred Gould
Penny Riggs
Virginia Stallings
Aspen Workman
Mike McGrew
Jon Oately
Elizabeth Maga

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed reviewer comments.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 26, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #11

November 19, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The committee convened for their eleventh closed meeting.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Elizabeth Maga
Fred Gould
Darrell Kapczynski
Fiona McCarthy
Jon Oatley
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Aspen Workman
Virginia Stallings

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed reviewer comments.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 26, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #10

October 4, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the tenth meeting of the Heritable Genetics Committee. The committee will meet in a closed session and continue their discussion of the draft report finalization.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Penny Riggs
Aspen Workman
Thomas Spencer
Fiona McCarthy
Jon Oatley
Virginia Stallings
Fred Gould

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed the finalization of the report before it goes into review.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 11, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #9

September 26, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the ninth meeting of the committee in closed session. The committee will convene to discuss the finalization of the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Fred Gould
Fiona McCarthy
William Muir
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Aspen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

This is the ninth committee meeting of a consensus study aimed at exploring heritable genetic modifications in food animals. The committee will hold closed sessions to determine preliminary findings and research recommendations based on a submitted draft of commissioned papers and discuss revisions of the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 26, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #8

September 17 - 18, 2024

Past

About

This meeting of the Heritable Genetic Modifcation in Food Animals Committee will be a writing meeting taking place at the Beckman Center in Irvine, California.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Lyda Garcia
Darrell Kapczynski
Elizabeth Maga
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrrew
James Murray
William Muir
Jon Oatley
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Virginia Stallings
Aspen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

This is the eighth committee meeting of a consensus study aimed at exploring heritable genetic modifications in food animals. The committee will hold closed sessions to determine preliminary findings and research recommendations based on a submitted draft of commissioned papers and discuss plans for revising the draft in preparation for review.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 25, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Oversight and Food Safety Concerns Posed by Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals

July 23 - 24, 2024

Past

Discussion

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Materials

About

Please join the Committee on Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals for their workshop Oversight and Food Safety Concerns Posed by Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals.

This workshop will take place at 8:15 AM- 12:15 PM July 23rd, 2024

The event will take place on this event page.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Samantha Sisanachandeng

(202) 334-3389
SSisanachandeng@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #7

June 7, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the seventh committee meeting of a consensus study aimed at exploring heritable genetic modifications in food animals. The committee will hold closed sessions to determine preliminary findings and research recommendations based on a submitted draft of commissioned papers and discuss plans for revising the introduction and writing the conclusion.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Elizabeth Maga
Fred Gould
Lyda Garcia
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrew
Penny Riggs
Aspen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed chapter updates and planning for an upcoming workshop.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 10, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #4

December 20, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed (deliberations) meeting of the study committee.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
James Murray
Aspen Workman
Fiona McCarthy
Bernadette Dunham
Jon Oatley
Lyda Garcia
Penny Riggs
Elizabeth Maga

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed chapter updates and workshop planning.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #3

December 1, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)

Past

About

This is the third committee meeting of a consensus study aimed at exploring heritable genetic modifications in food animals. The committee will hold closed sessions to determine preliminary findings and research recommendations based on a submitted draft of commissioned papers and discuss plans for revising the introduction and writing the conclusion.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Elizabeth Maga
Fred Gould
James Murray
Darrell Kapczynski
Lyda Garcia
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrew
William Muir
Jon Oatley
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Aspen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed chapter updates and workshop planning.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #2

November 8, 2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Elizabeth Maga
Fred Gould
James Murray
Darrell Kapczynski
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrew
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
ASpen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed chapter updates and workshop planning.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Committee Meeting #1

October 18, 2023

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the first committee meeting of a consensus study aimed at exploring heritable genetic modifications in food animals. The committee will hold closed sessions to determine preliminary findings and research recommendations based on a submitted draft of commissioned papers and discuss plans for revising the introduction and writing the conclusion.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Francois Elvinger
Lyda Garcia
Fred Gould
Darrell Kapczynski
Elizabeth Maga
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrew
William Muir
James Murray
Jon Oately
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Aspen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed chapter updates and workshop planning.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals Conflicts of Interest (COI) Discussion

September 19, 2023

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The meeting had a discussion about Conflicts of Interest and Bias

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Hallerman
Bernadette Dunham
Francois Elvinger
Lyda Garcia
Fred Gould
Darrell Kapczynski
Fiona McCarthy
Mike McGrew
William Muir
James Murray
Jon Oatley
Penny Riggs
Thomas Spencer
Aspen Workman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Conflicts of Interest and Bias discussion

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 20, 2023

Contact

Robin Schoen

(202) 334-2236
rschoen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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