Researchers from the PSI Policy and Practice Group havepublishedthefirst mapping of research priority-setting exercises for high-consequence pathogens.
Diseaseoutbreakscaused byhigh-consequence pathogens – such as H5N1virus,Ebola virus, Zika virus and SARS-CoV-2–have the potential to lead todevastating morbidity and mortality globally.
When outbreaks occur, research prioritisation is essential to support the allocation of limited resources while maximising impact.This is especially truein the context of high-consequence pathogens, when research can only be undertaken whilst the outbreak isoccurring and research opportunitiesaredependentonthe unpredictability of outbreaks.
The presentstudyidentifies opportunities for improvement and greater alignment to existing standards for enhancing the effectiveness of future research prioritisation exercises.
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