A path forward: Things we're doing, and next steps

With ASPR as the lead in coordination, an HHS interagency working group was established on February 14, 2014, with the shared goals of: providing a central forum for the coordination of Science Preparedness , Response and Recovery;  advancing a common understanding and definition of science preparedness research across the Federal government as programs evolve; facilitating coordination of dynamic projects shared between interagency stakeholders; ensuring a communication and information sharing platform; and further coordinating science response efforts during events.

 In June, 2014, the NIEHS, ASPR, CDC and IOM co-hosted a Disaster Research Response Workshop at the NIH campus.  The goals of this meeting included discussion regarding the establishment of new networks for timely disaster research, framing a national disaster research agenda, integration of research into existing federal and HHS response plans, critical research needs and priorities, barriers to timely research responses, data collection and sharing, and new avenues for collaboration and coordination between federal, state,  academic, and NGOs. 

 This presentation will highlight the main discussions and next steps for developing improved national research response capabilities. This presentation will also address current and on-going efforts that continue to shape Science Preparedness, Response and Recovery, and will provide guidance for participants who wish to get involved.