June 7, 2016

STATE SURGEON GENERAL APPOINTS FOUR TO ADVISORY BOARDS AND COUNCILS

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Tallahassee, Fla.—Today, State Surgeon General and Secretary Dr. Celeste Philip, announced four appointments to three boards and councils. The appointments are as follows.

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board:

Dr. Uma Suryadevara, University of Florida, is appointed as a geriatric psychiatrist for a term through May 27, 2020.

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council:

Dr. Nicolas Namias, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is appointed as a licensed physician who is a medical director or whose practice is closely related to EMS for a term through May 16, 2020.

Institutional Review Board:

Julie Moore, University of South Florida, is appointed as a member whose primary concerns are in scientific areas and not affiliated with the department for a term through May 26, 2020.

Katisa Donaldson-Fountain, Florida A&M University, is appointed as a member whose primary concerns are in non-scientific areas and not affiliated with the department for a term through May 26, 2020.

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