National Advisory Committees

The  nationally renowned subject matter experts appointed to the HHS national advisory committees advise the Secretary and the ASPR by holding  working groups and public meetings throughout the year to address high  priority issues and develop recommendations. These committees bring  timely analysis, crucial perspectives and new ideas to ASPR’s strategies and programs.

The boards  and committees listed below enhance public health emergency preparedness and response by coordinating federal efforts for the prevention,  preparedness, response, and recovery from public health emergencies or  medical disasters. They advise on strategic planning and provide expert  guidance to lawmakers, the Secretary, and other decision-makers. Many of these boards focus on specific issues, such as biodefense, biosecurity  or biosafety.