The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a closed meeting on March 5, 2021, to evaluate and review grant applications. The meeting is not open to the public to prevent the disclosure of confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal details about those involved with the grant applications. This is in line with federal laws that protect personal privacy and commercially sensitive information. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and it is organized by Barbara J. Thomas, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer.
Simple Explanation
The National Human Genome Research Institute is having a private online meeting on March 5th to talk about secret details in grant applications. They have to keep it private to protect people's private information and special business secrets.