Public Meeting Notice

Public Meeting Notice  RDAC Full Council Meeting — May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Posted: January 20, 2026 10:47 a.m.

Overview

This is an online meeting via Zoom.

Agenda

  • Welcome by Dr. Dylan Tierney, Chair
    • Introduce new member, Dr. William Keough
  • Roll Call
    • Vote to approve minutes from the last full council meeting (March 26, 2026)
  • Rare Disease Speaker:  James Hoyne
  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) State Report Card Overview
    • Carolyn Sheriden, MPH, Associate Director of State Policy
  • Health Policy Commission Report on Medical Nutrition
    • Yue Huang, MS, Associate Director, Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis
    • Yunge Xiao, MS, Research Analyst
  • RDAC Policy Subcommittee review and update on Medical Nutrition
    • Glenda Thomas, Chair
    • Representative Joseph McKenna
  • Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Update and Discussion
    • Olaf Bodamer, MD, PhD, FACMG, RDAC council member and Massachusetts Newborn Screening Advisory Committee member
  •  Announcements
    • NEXT FULL COUNCIL MEETING Scheduled for July 23, 2026, from 9:00 – 11:00 am. 
  • Adjourn

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