http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/24162 Harold Varmus's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:33 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=24162&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/24162 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Francis Collins testified on the fiscal year 2014 budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He used computer displays during his testimony. The directors of five NIH subsidiary institutes also testified. Topics included the difficult choices presented by budget cuts and the importance of the dissemination of publicly-funded research as well as the risks of its misuse. Also discussed was the Obama administration's BRAIN Initiative (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies, also referred to as the Brain Activity Map Project). Dr. Collins said that it was too early to know the cost of the initiative but the science could lead to innovations in brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and new treatments for traumatic brain injuries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312764-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 05:02:18 GMT Dr. Harold Varmus talked about the effects of national debt and the federal budget on cancer research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308395-1 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:47:10 GMT Harold Varmus talked about his book [The Art and Politics of Science] (W.W. Norton and Co., 2009). Dr. Varmus, director of the National Cancer Institute is a former director of the National Institutes of Health and co-recipient of a Nobel Prize for studies of the genetic basis of cancer. He is currently a science adviser to President Obama. He was interviewed while at the 10th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. Included in program ID 295631-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295631-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295631-4 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:05:33 GMT Harold Varmus talked about his book [The Art and Politics of Science] (W.W. Norton and Co.; February 2, 2009). A former graduate student in English literature, he talked about his series of career changes on the way to winning the Nobel Prize in Medicine. He talked about the process of scientific research and health research funding and detailed some of the more significant medical research of recent decades. Dr. Varmus responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Harold Varmus, president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, is a former director of the National Institutes of Health and co-recipient of a Nobel Prize for studies of the genetic basis of cancer. He is currently a science adviser to President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286250-1 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:01:59 GMT Harold Varmus delivered an address on global health planning to the 2008 David E. Barnes Global Health Lecture. Dr. Varmus is the co-chair of the Institute of Medicine's Committee on the U.S. Commitment to Global Health, which the previous day released its interim report [The U.S. Commitment to Global Health: Recommendations for the New Administration]. Dr. Varmus spoke on the reports' findings. After his presentation, which included charts and graphs, he responded to questions from the audience. Harold Varmus, president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, is a former director of the National Institutes of Health and co-recipient of a Nobel Prize for studies of the genetic basis of cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282919-1 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:10:14 GMT Witnesses testified regarding the National Institutes of Health and biomedical research. Members of the committee were interested in how NIH funding, which was increased by 100% in the previous five years, was being used, how the organization was structured, and plans for the future of NIH. Witnesses also pointed out the accomplishments and successes of NIH, including decreasing death rates due to certain diseases and the containment of SARS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178479-1 Fri, 03 Oct 2003 08:24:54 GMT Mr. Varmus talked about the importance of research at the National Institutes of Health and proposed that greater interaction between the scientific community and patient advocacy groups would strengthen the state of medical research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154167-1 Wed, 15 Dec 1999 13:49:09 GMT The committee heard testimony on how the National Institute of Health determines its allocations for disease research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123086-1 Fri, 07 May 1999 04:13:18 GMT The witnesses testified about whether or not it is ethical to use human embryos for research. Senator Specter explained that stem cells can grow into any kind of bodily tissue; therefore, the stem cells have the potential to aid in the treatment a wide variety of diseases. The witnesses also described what the human embryos can be used for in treating diseases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116037-1 Wed, 02 Dec 1998 14:31:57 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on breast cancer research and the drug tamoxifen. Studies have shown that a daily dose of tamoxifen reduced the incidence of breast cancer by 45 percent. Researchers and others discussed the drug and its side effects, emphasizing that the drug should be used as a preventative only for certain at-risk women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104089-1 Wed, 22 Apr 1998 04:27:00 GMT Dr. Klausner and others briefed reporters on a new study of the benefits and side effects of tamoxifen. The study showed that this drug which has been used to treat breast cancer can also help prevent it, especially in women in high-risk categories. However, the drug can also have side effects, such as blood clots and endometrial cancer. They stressed that women and doctors must weigh these risks and that the drug should only be taken by women in high-risk categories. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103365-1 Tue, 07 Apr 1998 02:18:00 GMT Participants celebrated the beginning of construction on the Mark Hatfield Clinical Research Center. Vice President Gore was among the dignitaries who spoke at the event. He noted that the Hatfield Center would be a place of extraordinary research and an asset to the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94734-1 Wed, 05 Nov 1997 23:08:00 GMT Public Health and Safety Subcommittee members held a hearing about the science and ethics of clone. Researchers and ethicists, including the Scottish scientist who successfully cloned an adult sheep in 1996, gave testimony on genetic research. Senators Bond and Domenici have proposed legislation to prohibit human cloning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79601-1 Thu, 13 Mar 1997 01:07:47 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on the ethics of cloning and biotechnological research. Dr. Varmus said that a "rush to legislate" against human cloning research may shackle other biological and genetic studies that could save lives in medicine and produce more food on farms. Others described ongoing research in cloning farm animals that are resistant to disease or are identical for drug testing purposes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79385-1 Sat, 08 Mar 1997 09:17:00 GMT After meeting with President Clinton, Secretary Shalala and several AIDS experts talked to reporters. They talked about the state of AIDS research. December 1 is World AIDS Day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77136-1 Wed, 04 Dec 1996 07:50:00 GMT Mr. Varmus spoke about the funding and priorities for the National Institutes of Health. He outlined how the organization could continue to meet its goals of continuing medical research in an era of budget reductions. This tape has serious audio and visual problems, and the speech is incomplete. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76782-1 Wed, 13 Nov 1996 19:10:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70370-1 Sat, 01 Jun 1996 14:00:00 GMT Secretary Shalala delivered opening remarks at a two-day conference on "Health, Science and Food for America" and introduced a videotaped greeting by the first lady. The speakers discussed health research at the National Institutes for Health, improving the quality of life in the U.S., and biotechnology for producing new foods. There was no question period. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61714-1 Sun, 27 Nov 1994 11:15:00 GMT Dr. Varmus discussed the federal funding for cancer, AIDS, and heart disease research. He also described the history of the National Institutes of Health. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61169-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1994 22:32:00 GMT Following an introduction by Mr. Varmus and Secretary Shalala, Ms. Clinton discussed the president's health care reform plan and the effects it will have on medical and genetic research. She told a short story about her daughter Chelsea's schoolwork in a genetics class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54640-1 Thu, 17 Feb 1994 21:23:00 GMT Secretary Shalala announced the formation of the National Task Force on AIDS Drug Development. The task force is designed to identify and remove any barriers to developing effective treatment for the HIV virus and its subsequent disease AIDS. Assistant Secretary Lee has been named chairman of the new task force which will begin evaluation of AIDS tactics immediately. Each participant made a brief statement prior to reporters' questions for Secretary Shalala. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52608-1 Tue, 30 Nov 1993 18:58:48 GMT Secretary Shalala discussed the creation of the National Task Force on AIDS Drud Development, a joint government, scientific, and pharmaceutical group, to ensure that nothing impedes development of better drugs for treating AIDS patients. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57153-1 Tue, 30 Nov 1993 14:10:00 GMT The Foundation for Biomedical Research held a news conference on the importance of animal research in finding cures and advancing medical technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29807-1 Wed, 05 Jun 1991 15:30:00 GMT