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May 14-15 Conference: Sustainable Development Goals in the Era of COVID-19: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation

by Talia Lewis | May 11, 2020 | News

On May 14 and 15 an online conference will examine the role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in advancing progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the context of disruptions caused by...

Victor Dzau speaks at Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Event

by Talia Lewis | May 8, 2020 | News

On Monday, May 4, the European Commission hosted the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Event, an effort to raise €7.5 billion in initial funding to kick-start the global cooperation needed to develop and deploy effective diagnostics, treatments and a...

National Academy of Medicine Announces 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars

by Talia Lewis | May 5, 2020 | News

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the 2020 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars. These individuals are early- to mid-career professionals from a wide range of health-related fields, from emergency medicine and health economics to...

U.S. Funding for World Health Organization Should Not Be Interrupted During COVID-19 Pandemic, Say Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 15, 2020 | News

It is critical for the U.S. to continue its funding for the World Health Organization in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic given the WHO’s lead role in coordinating an international response, especially in developing countries. The WHO’s leadership in helping to curb...

Effectiveness of Homemade Fabric Masks to Protect Others from Spread of COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government from Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 9, 2020 | News

A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine responds to questions from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the effectiveness of homemade fabric masks to...

Spread of COVID-19 Virus from Infected Patients, Antibody Response, and Interpretation of Laboratory Testing Examined in New Rapid Responses to Government from Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 9, 2020 | News

A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine responds to a request from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) concerning the duration of viral shedding by stage of...

Potential Effects of Seasonal and Temperature Changes on Spread of COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government from Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 8, 2020 | News

A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine responds to questions from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding survival of the COVID-19 virus in relation to...

“G-Science” Academies Stress Critical Need for International Cooperation in Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 8, 2020 | News

WASHINGTON — A statement released today by science and medical academies of the G-7 nations and seven additional academies emphasizes the urgency of international cooperation in responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In the statement, the academies call for...

The Critical Need for International Cooperation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Joint Statement of Academies of Sciences and Medicine

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 8, 2020 | News

As a novel coronavirus spreads throughout the world and the number of cases and deaths continues to rise, almost no country or community remains untouched by this rapidly evolving threat. Dramatic and urgent actions are underway at all levels in our societies to limit...

Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases Provides Rapid Response to Government on Whether COVID-19 Could Also Be Spread by Conversation

by Laura DeStefano | Apr 2, 2020 | News

The recently formed National Academies Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats, assembled at the request of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’...