Main OSEL conducts laboratory and field research in the areas of physical, life, and engineering sciences as related to the effects of medical devices on human health. To share its findings with the general public, improve awareness, inspire new work, and contribute to the general body of literature, OSEL submits relevant work to peer-reviewed journals for professional publication. Journals are the preferred vehicle used by researchers, engineers, and scientists to showcase their work and contribute to developing branches of science. Since many of these academic/professional journals are peer-reviewed, journal publication is the best assertion of quality research. A list of publications is posted annually on fda.gov. <i>Information is current as of December 31, 2012</i> Number column Target

FY 2010 Total: 90

Oct 2009 5 3 Nov 2009 5 9 Dec 2009 5 8 Jan 2010 5 15 Feb 2010 5 7 Mar 2010 5 7 Apr 2010 5 8 May 2010 5 5 Jun 2010 5 8 Jul 2010 5 8 Aug 2010 5 8 Sep 2010 5 4 Target

FY 2011 Total: 67

Oct 2010 5 5 Nov 2010 5 3 Dec 2010 5 3 Jan 2011 5 4 Feb 2011 5 6 Mar 2011 5 7 Apr 2011 5 6 May 2011 5 2 Jun 2011 5 9 Jul 2011 5 8 Aug 2011 5 5 Sep 2011 5 9

FY 2012 Total: 70

Oct 2011 5 1 Nov 2011 5 4 Dec 2011 5 6 Jan 2012 5 4 Feb 2012 5 5 Mar 2012 5 2 Apr 2012 5 13 May 2012 5 13 Jun 2012 5 7 Jul 2012 5 8 Aug 2012 5 2 Sep 2012 5 5

FY 2013 YTD: 28

Oct 2012 12 Nov 2012 8 Dec 2012 8 Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Mar 2013 Apr 2013 May 2013 Jun 2013 Jul 2013 Aug 2013 Sep 2013 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/track/ucm203038.htm FDA-TRACK CDRH Dashboard track?program=cdrh&id=CDRH-OSEL-Average-impact-factor-OSEL-research-papers Average impact factor of journals in which OSEL-generated research papers were published during the month ਍††਍਍਍਍਍਍਍