COVID- 19 Global Research and Innovation Forum
WHO is hosting the 3rd COVID- 19 Global research and innovation
forum, 24-25 February 2022 between 13:00 - 18:00 (on both days)
Central European Time (CET).
This virtual event will bring together
diverse COVID-19 research scientists, regulatory experts, funders, Member
States policy makers and other experts. The goals of the Forum are:
Goal 1: To
continue to accelerate research that can contribute end the current pandemic
and facilitate that those affected receive optimal care; while integrating
innovation fully within each research area.
Goal 2: To
support research priorities in a way that contributes to the development of
global research platforms and research priorities and leads to better
preparation for future pandemics.
Discussions will focus on the
future of COVID-19 research. The forum will include scientific
presentations and discussions that will focus on different areas of
research. Moreover, there will be keynote presentations and panel
discussions on how research can help to end this pandemic and prepare for
future pandemics.
The R&D Blueprint webpage https://www.who.int/teams/blueprint/covid-19
has a variety of resources from expert consultations, as well as
other research tools.
Registration: https://who-e.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xm1Gm3SHS86qSpMHCbHkjQ
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