Author:
Fefferman Nina H.,McAlister John S.,Akpa Belinda S.,Akwataghibe Kelechi,Azad Fahim Tasneema,Barkley Katherine,Bleichrodt Amanda,Blum Michael J.,Bourouiba L.,Bromberg Yana,Candan K. Selçuk,Chowell Gerardo,Clancey Erin,Cothran Fawn A.,DeWitte Sharon N.,Fernandez Pilar,Finnoff David,Flaherty D. T.,Gibson Nathaniel L.,Harris Natalie,He Qiang,Lofgren Eric T.,Miller Debra L.,Moody James,Muccio Kaitlin,Nunn Charles L.,Papeș Monica,Paschalidis Ioannis Ch.,Pasquale Dana K.,Reed J. Michael,Rogers Matthew B.,Schreiner Courtney L.,Strand Elizabeth B.,Swanson Clifford S.,Szabo-Rogers Heather L.,Ryan Sadie J.
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose of Review
Preparing for pandemics requires a degree of interdisciplinary work that is challenging under the current paradigm. This review summarizes the challenges faced by the field of pandemic science and proposes how to address them.
Recent Findings
The structure of current siloed systems of research organizations hinders effective interdisciplinary pandemic research. Moreover, effective pandemic preparedness requires stakeholders in public policy and health to interact and integrate new findings rapidly, relying on a robust, responsive, and productive research domain. Neither of these requirements are well supported under the current system.
Summary
We propose a new paradigm for pandemic preparedness wherein interdisciplinary research and close collaboration with public policy and health practitioners can improve our ability to prevent, detect, and treat pandemics through tighter integration among domains, rapid and accurate integration, and translation of science to public policy, outreach and education, and improved venues and incentives for sustainable and robust interdisciplinary work.
Funder
National Science Foundation
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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