Advancing epidemics R&D to keep up with a changing world: Progress, challenges and opportunities

Overview

This paper examines the status, progress and challenges in research and development
(R&D) for epidemics and cuts across the dimensions R&D governance and coordination,
gaps and priorities in specific areas and how R&D is carried out. The report is intended for a
wide audience including policy-makers, government officials, research organisations and the
public. Findings of this paper were derived from a review of previous high-level panels and
commissions1, existing literature and expert stakeholder interviews.