May 25, 2023 - Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually. Join via Zoom.

Agenda:

4:00 - 4:10 PM          

• Determination of quorum
• Welcome and introductions

4:10 – 4: 20 PM                  

• Review of Committee guiding principles
• Review of Committee recommendation process and role of DPH Commissioner
• Review of Massachusetts Open Meeting Law requirements

4:20 – 4:50 PM                  

• Review of current status of mandatory newborn screenings and pilot studies

4:50 – 5:20 PM                    

• Discussion of future Committee deliberations
  • Current pilot study conditions to be considered for mandatory screening
  • New conditions to be considered for mandatory screening or pilot study

5:20 – 5:30 PM                    

• Discussion of needed Committee expertise and recruitment of new members

5:30 – 6:00           

• Public listening session (speakers may present for up to 5 minutes)

6:00 PM                            

• Adjourn