OFFICIAL USE ONLY -2The 118th meeting of the Advisory Committee for Biology and Medicine was held at the University of Rochester Atomic Energy Project on May 12-13, 1967. Committee members present were Drs. Philip P. Cohen (Vice-Chairman), William F. Bale, A. J. Haagen-Smit, Lemuel C. McGee, James B. Wyngaarden, Harvey M. Patt (Scienttific Secretary) and Miss Rosemary Elmo (Executive Secretary). Dr. Earl L. Green was unable to attend owing to illness and Dr. Cohen served as chairman. Two other members of the ACBM (Drs. M. B. Russell and R. D. Moseley, Jr.) were also unable to be present because of prior commitments. The meeting was attended by Dr. Charles L. Dunham, Director, Division of Biology and Medicine, his successor, Dr. John R. Totter, and various members of the DBM staff. The research program of the UR Project embraces activities in molecular, cellular systems, and animal biology. A segment of the program was presented in nine formal papers oriented to basic and applied cancer research, membrane function, aerosol and inhalation toxicity, and behavioral toxicology. There was also an opportunity for informal conferences with staff members. The ACBM was generally impressed with the effective presentation of the research and noted with interest the effort to develop a behavioral research program in a solid biological science environment. The graduate teaching program was reviewed for the ACBM by Drs. Neuman and Rothstein. A core program that cuts across departmental lines is being developed in molecular and cellular biology. Members of the UR Project are taking the lead in this promising development. The project also functions as a department within the University with graduate programs in biophysics, radiobiology, and toxicology. Its important role in the furthering of graduate education at the University was noted by the ACBM. Long-range objectives of the research program were described by the Co-directors, Drs. Neuman and Rothstein, in a closed meeting with the Committee. It is hoped to develop a balanced program which will cover various facets of biological organization, for example from molecular to population studies. As a step in this direction, certain ongoing programs have been contracted and others expanded. Some strengthening of radiological physics is contemplated. The procedure for internal review by a policy committee of senior scientists was discussed briefly in response to a query from the ACBM, In its meeting with Dr. Dunham and Dr. Totter the Committee noted ‘with pleasure the recent announcement of Dr. Totter's appointment as Dr. Dunham's successor. This was followed by some discussion of policy and planning in regard to DBM activities and the role of the ACBM, It was suggested that this should be a major item for consideration at the September meeting. In the meantime, however, the Committee endorsed the proposal that the DBM structure include provision for both a Deputy Director and a Special Assistant to the Director. OFFICIAL USE ONLY