Missouri Genetic Advisory Committee
P. O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
(573)-751-6266
Fax:
(573)-751-6185
Email:
Jami.Kiesling@health.mo.gov
Website:
http://health.mo.gov/living/families/genetics
Director: Jami Kiesling - Chief, Bureau of Genetics and Healthy Childhood
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 191.305
Department:
Health and Senior Services
Mission:
Function:
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
Preparation time for meetings:
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
Members
Vacant Slot
Consumer or Family Member or group
Vacant Slot
Cystic Fibrosis specialist
Mrs. Dawn Peck
Genetic specialist
Columbia
Term begins: Apr 1, 2004
Term expires: Apr 9, 2005
Ms. Diana Gray
Licensed OB/GYN
St. Louis
Term begins: Mar 18, 2002
Term expires: Apr 9, 2004
Dr. Tracy Maria Reed
Member 1
Florissant
Term begins: Sep 23, 2010
Term expires: Apr 9, 2012
Dr. David Elan Simckes
Member 2
Creve Coeur
Term begins: Apr 27, 2010
Term expires: Apr 9, 2013
Dorothy Grange
Member 3
St. Louis
Term begins: Feb 16, 2011
Term expires: Apr 9, 2011
Dr. Kay Park
Member 4
St. Louis
Term begins: Feb 27, 2014
Term expires: Apr 9, 2016
Vacant Slot
Member 5
Dr. Gary Gottesman
Member 6
St. Louis
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Aug 20, 2012
Mr. Richard Hillman
Member 7
Columbia
Term begins: Aug 6, 2003
Term expires: Apr 9, 2006
Vacant Slot
Member 8
Dr. Brian Conley
Pediatrician in Private Practice
Jefferson City
Term begins: Apr 18, 2008
Term expires: Apr 10, 2010
Dr. John Puetz
Physician experienced in Hemophilia
Chesterfield
Term begins: Feb 24, 2010
Term expires: Apr 8, 2010
Dr. Morey Blinder
Sickle Cell Anemia Specialist
Clayton
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Apr 9, 2012