Research Exemption (April 24, 2003)

Focus questions for the meeting:

• What is the public interest related to the status of the research exemption in this country?
• What are the implications of the Madey v. Duke decision for scientific research in the public and private sectors?
• What are the key complexities and problems in defining the scope of an experimental research exemption?
• What are the hurdles in establishing a more secure research exemption?
• What is the relevance of the models and experiences of other countries?
• What are the priorities for future work on this issue, particularly by AAAS?