Anatomy of an institute: FDA institute for advanced analytical chemistry

Abstract

Describes a course offered at Georgetown University entitled "The FDA Institute for Advanced Analytical Chemistry."

Fda: Chemistry for Consumers

“…FDA scientists are encouraged to be active in professional societies, to take part in scientific meetings and seminars, and to continue their education, often at the agency's expense. Because the standard curricula do not always meet FDA's needs, the agency joined with Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., in 1964 to set up the "FDA Institute for Advanced Analytical Chemistry" (26). The University provided three laboratories for the exclusive use of the course plus full-time and part-time faculty members.…”

FDA. Chemistry for consumers

“…FDA scientists are encouraged to be active in professional societies, to take part in scientific meetings and seminars, and to continue their education, often at the agency's expense. Because the standard curricula do not always meet FDA's needs, the agency joined with Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., in 1964 to set up the "FDA Institute for Advanced Analytical Chemistry" (26). The University provided three laboratories for the exclusive use of the course plus full-time and part-time faculty members.…”