Particular emphasis is given to data management problems common to different scientific disciplines and to data us ed outside the field in which they were generated. Over the past decade, the Committee has performed a number of studies that identified and highlighted issues related to maximizing the availability and usability of scientific and technical data. This national conference builds upon those studies and is intended to spur further progress and cooperation in data exchange and integration. The Natcher Conference Center is located in the National Institutes of Health complex in Bethesda, MD at 45 Center Drive. It is most easily accessible by the Metro or by taxi.
Parking facilities are limi ted.
The hotel is located by the Bethesda Metro stop on the Red Line, one stop from the Natcher Conference Center. Additional information about the Conference site, hotel accommodations, and local travel will be provided to all registrants in advance of the meeting.