Committee on Medical Research and Biotechnology

Committee Mission Statement and Goals

• Internal: To keep members up-to-date on cutting-edge developments in the law relevant to medical research and the use of nanobiotech and biotechnology in clinical practice;
• External: to partake in activities that meaningfully contribute to the development of sound laws, policies and regulations governing biomedical research and clinical practice; and
• Networking: to provide members with an opportunity to network with colleagues on the committee and with relevant external organizations and individuals

2013 Activities:

• Symposium on Genetically Modified Organism labeling in NYS that will be open to the public
• Working with Assembly Member Cahill's office re the Genetic Advisory Council
• Looking at how Civil Right Law 79L could be revised to clarify it for better implementation
• Looking at other issues around genetic testing such as genetic counselors and direct to consumer genetic testing

Committee Co-Chairs
Alex C. Brownstein, Esq.
(646) 228-2972
Alex.brownstein@bioscicom.net 

Samuel J. Servello, Esq.
(212) 554-7872
sservello@mosessinger.com