Fourth meeting of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation (SACX), March 11-12, 2002, beginning at 8:00 AM both days, at the Holiday Inn Bethesda, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, (301) 652-2000. The meeting is open to the public, but because seating is limited, pre-registration deadline is March 1st is strongly encouraged (see below).

The SACX will focus on a variety of issues relating to the science of xenotransplantation and to informed consent issues in xenotransplantation clinical trials. The first day of the SACX meeting will be a workshop on the science of xenotransplantation, and will include presentations and discussions of endothelial cell-host interactions in solid organ xenotransplantation; transgenic and cloning technologies; cellular transplants; extracorporeal technologies; complement and coagulation systems; and immune rejection and tolerance. The second day will include concurrent breakout sessions during which the SACX Working Groups will convene, and plenary discussion of their progress. Closer to the meeting, a more updated agenda will be available electronically at: http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/Sacx.htm

For pre-registration, please contact Capital Consulting Corporation (Joanne Mowczko) at 301-468-6001, extension 418 or fax a registration from to 301-468-0338. Individuals who plan to attend the meeting and who need special assistance or other reasonable accommodations should notify Ms. Mowczko prior to the meeting.

Individuals who wish to provide public comment (oral or written) should notify Mary Groesch, Executive Director, SACX by telephone at 301-496-0785 or by email at groeschm@od.nih.gov.