Series 7: Advisory Scientific Board, 1964-1992

This series identifies the mission of the Advisory Scientific Board (ASB) and its relationship to GMITP. The membership consisted of scholars and medical and scientific researchers who made recommendations and evaluated research programs for GMI/GML development. The role of the ASB served two purposes. First it involved members in GMI/GML activities and second, it provided an internal editorial review mechanism for GMI/GML articles, papers, and other printed material(s) before publication in scientific/research journals. The members followed a specific review process that examined the writer's presentation and interpretation of data; significance of findings; methodology used; and made specific suggestions for improvement. The notion for an advisory board began with GML Director Martin Young in 1965.

In 1972, a resolution was adopted by GMI/GML that the ASB consist of not more than twenty-four members, appointed as individuals for rotating terms of office. In addition, selected institutional Panamanian representatives from the Ministry of Health and selected hospitals were also appointed. The term of office on the Board was for four years and the member could be re-elected by the Corporation.

During processing, files entitled 'Related Directors' originally housed with the Advisory Scientific Board materials, were moved to Series 8: Board of Directors.