The Steering Committee (SC) is responsible for
ensuring outstanding research productivity within the BLOODSAFE
project. The SC oversees the development of research projects
and assists the Executive Committee in the implementation and
management of scientific projects. Once completed, the SC
oversees the preparation and dissemination of the research
results derived from the projects and, in doing so, optimizes the
scientific usage of all data collected from completed BLOODSAFE
projects. The SC also oversees joint scientific aims (e.g.,
common data elements) and arranges periodic scientific retreats.
The Executive Committee (EC) is responsible for
supporting the SC by developing and implementing effective and
efficient systems, structures and processes to support
BLOODSAFE's mission.
The Publications Committee reviews and approves
all abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts that utilize data
generated from BLOODSAFE projects.
An external and independent OSMB/DSMB advises
NHLBI on study feasibility, participant safety and burden, data
monitoring, and successful achievement of milestones for each
project. The OSMB/DSMB makes recommendations to NHLBI regarding
study continuation or modification.