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The DBSB, part of the Center for Population Research within the NICHD, initiated a long-term planning process in October 2005 to shape possible directions for its future research. As part of this process, the Branch convened an expert panel on December 13, 2006 to consider the Branch's portfolio and to offer ideas for future activities. The members of this interdisciplinary group were invited to discuss three issues: (1) Scientific opportunities that the DBSB should consider pursuing during the next five years; (2) Public health issues that the Branch could address; and (3) Areas within the Branch's portfolio that could be de-emphasized. This document summarizes the panel's discussion and summarizes key points in seven topical areas: population movement, biosocial linkages and health, family, innovation and interdisciplinary research, data collection and data sharing, translation, and training. The expert panel recommendations will help inform the development of a DBSB strategic plan for 2008 through 2012.