Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety Summary of a Workshop (2016) / Chapter Skim
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Appendix D: Co-Chairs' Statement
Appendix D: Co-Chairs' Statement
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Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety, held November 18-20, 2014 on the campus of the Indian National Science Academy, encouraged scientists from both countries to examine global issues related to emerging and existing infections and global health safety, to share experience and approaches, and to identify opportunities for cooperation to improve practice and research in these areas. The workshop was the culmination of a multiyear joint effort by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
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Throughout the plenary sessions and breakout groups, speakers and participants discussed the importance of: • assessment of risk associated with particular types of research and the appropriate biosafety levels for such research; • inter-sectoral needs and coordination when dealing with emerging diseases of humans and animals; • development and approval of guidelines, regulations, and best practices; • training at all levels, from management to maintenance personnel; • developing and retaining leaders, including biosafety officers, building engineers and scientists, basic and applied professionals with scientific and technical depth who are globally connected and able to work with international colleagues; • addressing advances in biotechnology and their effects on the management and maintenance of laboratories; • issues related to data sharing, planning, construction and operation of biosafety laboratories; • effective laboratory leadership to building trust and to instill a culture of safety and responsibility among all laboratory personnel; and, • importance of communication with the public to promote community engagement to address and alleviate concerns and build confidence. Each of these topics could serve as a point of departure for the joint cooperation between INSA and NAS to formulate joint findings and recommendations for consideration by the governments of India and the United States.
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Given India's existing and planned laboratory capacity, capabilities in global health research, and expanding international partnerships, it is well situated to become a leader in global health safety. As a direct follow-on to this workshop, INSA and NAS agreed to partner together to conduct a regional workshop in 2015 focusing on building the capacity of laboratories and affiliated researchers to tackle the region's most difficult public health challenges safely and securely.
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Committee Co-Chair, Workshop Organizing Director, Galveston National Committee Laboratory Emeritus Professor, National University of Texas Medical Institute of Pathology (ICMR) , Branch Safdarjung Hospital Campus, Galveston, TX 77555-0610 New Delhi, India, 110029 jwleduc@utbm.edu indiranath@gmail.com
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