Please join the CIEDAR: Pandemic Preparedness (University of British Columbia) for their upcoming webinar, “Sustaining Pandemic Research Networks in Changing Social and Political Landscapes.”
This virtual convening will examine the structural, political, and socio-institutional factors that shape the continuity and effectiveness of pandemic research networks over time. As global health priorities evolve and funding, governance, and public trust landscapes shift, research collaborations must navigate increasing complexity while maintaining scientific rigour and cross-sector partnership.
The session will consider:
- Frameworks for sustaining collaborative infrastructures beyond acute crisis periods
- The implications of policy realignment and funding variability
- Strategies for reinforcing equity, trust, and long-term institutional resilience
Speakers:
- Kimberly Huyser, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
- Scott Halperin, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology & Immunology, Dalhousie University
- Nelson Lee, Director of the Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics, University of Toronto
- Marc-André Langlois, Molecular Virologist & Professor of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa
Date: April 30th, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST [10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT]
Location: Virtual on Zoom.
Register for the event here!