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RE: Mr. Bill Gates visit and lecture rescheduled for Monday, December 2, 2013

Gates Package, p.609 · gates:email:00512

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Date
2013-11-05 11:14
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email · email
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Patricia Conrad, Gregory K. Folkers, Katherine Cantrel, John Burklow, Laurie Doepel, Gray Handley
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Robert Eiss
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Hillery Harvey, Gretchen Wood
Topics
Gates Foundation involvement

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Hi Hillery, Absolutely, that was our intention since both of the lab visits involve NIAID. The one positive in having to cancel the event due to the shutdown, is the availability of Dr. Fauci to participate on the rescheduled date. With regards to the format of the roundtable discussion, below is the note that Dr. Collins sent to the IC Directors and Deputies participating in the roundtable, prior to the cancellation I hope this is instructive and would be happy to provide any additional background and clarifications. The costs of the catered lunch will be supported out of the representational fund - covering both the guests and IC Directors. Best,

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  1. 2013-11-05 11:13 Robert Eiss open
    Inline-Images: image001.png Hi Hillery, Absolutely, that was our intention since both of the lab visits involve NIAID. The one positive in having to cancel the event due to the shutdown, is the availability of Dr. Fauci to participate on the rescheduled date. With regards to the format of the roundtable discussion, below is the note that Dr. Collins sent to the IC Directors and Deputies participating in the roundtable, prior to the cancellation I hope this is instructive and would be happy to provide any additional background and clarifications. The costs of the catered lunch will be supported out of the representational fund - covering both the guests and IC Directors. Best,
  2. 2013-11-05 11:14 Robert Eiss open
    Hi Hillery, Absolutely, that was our intention since both of the lab visits involve NIAID. The one positive in having to cancel the event due to the shutdown, is the availability of Dr. Fauci to participate on the rescheduled date. With regards to the format of the roundtable discussion, below is the note that Dr. Collins sent to the IC Directors and Deputies participating in the roundtable, prior to the cancellation _| hope this is instructive and would be happy to provide any additional background and clarifications. The costs of the catered lunch will be supported out of the representational fund -- covering both the guests and IC Directors. Best,
  3. 2013-11-05 11:14 Robert Eiss open
    Hi Hillery, Absolutely, that was our intention since both of the lab visits involve NIAID. The one positive in having to cancel the event due to the shutdown, is the availability of Dr. Fauci to participate on the rescheduled date. With regards to the format of the roundtable discussion, below is the note that Dr. Collins sent to the IC Directors and Deputies participating in the roundtable, prior to the cancellation I hope this is instructive and would be happy to provide any additional background and clarifications. The costs of the catered lunch will be supported out of the representational fund - covering both the guests and IC Directors. Best,
  4. 2013-11-05 11:14 Robert Eiss open
    Hi Hillery, Absolutely, that was our intention since both of the lab visits involve NIAID. The one positive in having to cancel the event due to the shutdown, is the availability of Dr. Fauci to participate on the rescheduled date. With regards to the format of the roundtable discussion, below is the note that Dr. Collins sent to the IC Directors and Deputies participating in the roundtable, prior to the cancellation I hope this is instructive and would be happy to provide any additional background and clarifications. The costs of the catered lunch will be supported out of the representational fund - covering both the guests and IC Directors. Best, In that you comment 1) the state of 2d discussion. 2eping flexible ry, this format yject Manager for Strategic Planning and Engagement in lam asking Eric to Details on the lunch are forthcoming. Please feel free to contact Rob with any
  5. 2013-11-05 11:14 Robert Eiss
    Hi Hillery, Absolutely, that was our intention since both of the lab visits involve NIAID. The one positive in having to cancel the event due to the shutdown, is the availability of Dr. Fauci to participate on the rescheduled date. With regards to the format of the roundtable discussion, below is the note that Dr. Collins sent to the IC Directors and Deputies participating in the roundtable, prior to the cancellation I hope this is instructive and would be happy to provide any additional background and clarifications. The costs of the catered lunch will be supported out of the representational fund - covering both the guests and IC Directors. Best,
  6. 2013-11-05 11:19 Hillery Harvey open
    Inline-Images: image001.png Additional guidance on Gates visit from Dr. Collins: Based on Bill's preferences, we are organizing the roundtable as a conversation, rather than series of presentations. In order to make best use of available time, I have identified lead discussants for each agenda topic. I ask that you comment briefly, not to exceed 3 minutes, on one or several select scientific challenges of relevance to the BMGF: 1) the state of current knowledge and 2) the important questions to resolve. The comments would be intended to seed discussion. Unless you have compelling reasons to include powerpoints, I would suggest avoiding those for this informal conversation. I will try to ensure we cover as much of the agenda as feasible in the time available, while keeping flexible and responsive to Bill's interests and the flow of discussion. Could I also ask lead discussants to confer with colleagues identified under their area, to discuss how to share the time allocated to introduce topics? Given Bill's extensive knowledge in global health R&D and scientific savvy, this format should work well and allow us to relate the diverse scope of exciting science surrounding global health.
  7. 2013-11-05 11:20 Hillery Harvey open
    Additional guidance on Gates visit from Dr. Collins:
  8. 2013-11-05 11:20 Hillery Harvey open
    Additional guidance on Gates visit from Dr. Collins: Based on Bill's preferences, we are organizing the roundtable as a conversation, rather than series of presentations. In order to make best use of available time, I have identified lead discussants for each agenda topic. I ask that you comment briefly, not to exceed 3 minutes, on one or several select scientific challenges of relevance to the BMGF: 1) the state of current knowledge and 2) the important questions to resolve. The comments would be intended to seed discussion. Unless you have compelling reasons to include powerpoints, I would suggest avoiding those for this informal conversation. I will try to ensure we cover as much of the agenda as feasible in the time available, while keeping flexible and responsive to Bill's interests and the flow of discussion. Could I also ask lead discussants to confer with colleagues identified under their area, to discuss how to share the time allocated to introduce topics? Given Bill's extensive knowledge in global health R&D and scientific savvy, this format should work well and allow us to relate the diverse scope of exciting science surrounding global health.
  9. 2013-11-05 12:20 Gretchen Wood open
    Inline-Images: image001.png Hi all, I just wanted to note that for the Building 33 visit we have Dr. Collins not only visiting Dr. Barry's lab but also he will be touring the BSL3 facility with Mr. Gates. I just wanted to note (and apologize if you already know) that there are certain clearance steps and training that needs to be done before the BSL3 clearance is given. I did not want to assume that Drs. Fauci and Zoon are already cleared to visit the BSL3. If they have not been cleared, Janette LeBron in Dr. Barry's lab was very helpful in guiding me through the process. Many thanks and apologize if I am stating the obvious. Best wishes, Gretchen

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