The Research Committee advises the ASPPH Board on matters relating to ASPPH support of the science mission of members. These activities include but are not limited to:

1. Increasing opportunities to communicate ASPPH views within leadership discussions at federal agency partners, especially at the National Institutes of Health.
2. Increasing the national visibility of public health science.
3. Providing opportunities for members to better understand changes in the research enterprise including new tools and methodologies and changes in regulatory structures.

This Task Force serves as a temporary committee pending the expected establishment of a standing committee of ASPPH later this year.