1 The USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program supports risk assessment and risk management research projects regarding the safety of introducing into the environment genetically modified animals, plants, and microorganisms. More information is available at: www.reeusda.gov/crgam/biotechrisk/biotech.htm. Questions regarding the suitability of research proposals should be discussed with the Program Director (dhamernik@csrees.usda.gov).

A list of people that attended this workshop is available at: www.isb.vt.edu/brarg_meeting.htm . The following individuals contributed to the discussion of this topic at the workshop and/or preparation of this document after the workshop:

Representatives from U.S. Regulatory Agencies:

Joyce Bowling (USDA-APHIS)

Sally McCammon (USDA-APHIS)

Carmen Soileau (USDA-APHIS)

Amey Adams (FDA-CVM)

John Matheson (FDA-CVM)

Thomislav Modric (FDA-CVM)

Discussion Leader:

Gary Sherman (FDA-CVM)

Reporters:

Jose Cibelli (Michigan State University)

Jim Murray (University of California, Davis)

Science Facilitators:

Jeff Betthauser (Infigen)

Bob Wall (USDA-ARS)

Jerry Yang (University of Connecticut)