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Standardized Social Science Research Protocols for Epidemic Response

→ Europe/Zurich
In-Person
Library meeting room (WHO, Geneva, Switzerland)

Library meeting room

WHO

World Health Organization - Avenue Appia, 20 1211 Geneva CH
Description

Background information

Co-organised by WHO, DFID, and Wellcome, the workshop is a mandatory component of the application process for the Epidemic Preparedness: Social Science Research Protocols scheme.  

The workshop brings together prospective applicants and WHO and UNICEF health emergency response teams. Feedback on preliminary applications will also be provided. 

Objective  

To align the development of full applications with the operational needs of health emergency response efforts. 

Expected Outcomes 

  • A clear understanding of WHO and UNICEF epidemic response practices 
  • Preliminary application feedback  
  • Networking   
  • A clear undertaking of the application decision-making process  
Declaration of interest
Information Note for participants
Schedule of bus 28
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    • 08:30
      Registration
    • Welcome
      Convener: Gaya Manori Gamhewage
    • Funding scheme details: general feedback and next steps
      Convener: João Rangel De Almeida
    • UN perspectives: current social science opportunities and the role of research protocols: Perspectives from the field: Marburg in Uganda and Ebola in Liberia
      Convener: Adama Thorlie
    • UN perspectives: current social science opportunities and the role of research protocols : WHO Social Science Intervention, Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Health Emergencies
      Convener: Aphaluck Bhatiasevi
    • UN perspectives: current social science opportunities and the role of research protocols: UNICEF and social science research: international collaboration and response
      Convener: Rafael Obregon (UNICEF)
    • 10:35
      Coffee Break
    • Group discussion I
      Convener: Anna Ruddock
    • Developing and implementing clinical research protocols for epidemic preparedness and response: challenges and opportunities: A NIH perspective
      Convener: Elizabeth Higgs (NIH)
    • Developing and implementing clinical research protocols for epidemic preparedness and response: challenges and opportunities: A WHO perspective
      Convener: Dr Janet Diaz (WHO)
    • Developing and implementing clinical research protocols for epidemic preparedness and response: challenges and opportunities: Q&A
    • Strategic Health Operations Centre (SHOC) visit
    • 13:00
      Lunch break
    • Group discussion II

      What are social science research protocols?

      Who owns future social science research protocols?

      Who will deliver and coordinate social science research during epidemic response?

    • 15:00
      Coffee break
    • Discussion and consensus formation
      Convener: Nina Gobat
    • Final remarks and questions
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