Missouri Genetic Advisory Committee
P. O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-6266
Fax: (573) 751-6185
Email: Sharmini.Rogers@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/genetics
Director: Sharmini Rogers, Chief, Bureau of Genetics and Healthy Childhood
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 191.305
Department: Health and Senior Services
Subcommittees: Cystic Fibrosis Standing Committee, Hemophilia Standing Committee, Newborn Screening Standing Committee, Sickle Cell Standing Committee, and the Newborn Hearing Screening Standing Committee.
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 2 meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City
Duration of meetings: 6 hours
Total time commitment: Less than one-half hour
Details on Members
Total members: 15
Appointed members: 15
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members of the committee do not receive any compensation for their services, but they are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Member Requirements: The majority of the committee must be licensed physicians. At least one member shall be a specialist in genetics; at least one member shall be a licensed pediatrician in private practice; at least one member shall be a consumer, family member of a consumer of representative of a consumer group; at least one member shall be a licensed physician experienced in the study and treatment of hemophilia; at least one member shall be a specialist in sickle cell anemia; and at least one member shall be a specialist in cystic fibrosis.
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: yes, members must reside in Missouri
Senate Consent Required: Yes