The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) is a global network of pathogen genomic actors, brought together by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, to accelerate progress in pathogen genomics, and improve public health decision-making. To inform country capacity building activities the webinar series aims to provide a forum for expert and evidence-based discussions on the role of genomics with a focus on providing high level context to countries and funders about its utility in various settings. This webinar series has been prepared in collaboration with colleagues at Taskforce for Global Health and Science for Africa Foundation.
WHO has recently published a technical document on “Attributes and principles of genomic data-sharing platforms supporting surveillance of pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential”. It describes attributes and delineates operational principles of pathogen genomic data-sharing platforms (PGDSPs) to support effective, timely and equitable sharing and access to genomic data from pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential.
Objectives
This webinar will introduce the document’s key concepts and highlight its utility to inform data-sharing practices for data generators, platform development, and funding decisions. Participants will have an expanded understanding of the desirable features of PGDSPs. Speakers will present their experience and perspectives on pathogen data-sharing and how this document can guide work on this space.
Speakers
Introduction of EPI-WIN, housekeeping, introduction to topic and speakers and slido: EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO HQ
Opening remarks: Importance of data-sharing - Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO HQ
Overview of the technical document, Lorenzo Subissi and Silvia Argimón, WHO HQ and WHO Berlin Hub
Panel discussion: How the PGDSP document can inform data-sharing practices at a National Public Health Agency, platform development, and funding decision
- Guy Cochrane, Global Biodata Coalition
- Greg Armstrong, Taskforce for Global Health
Closing remarks, Oliver Morgan, WHO Berlin Hub
Closing: EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO HQ