Forum on Microbial Threats

Webinar

[CANCELLED] Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Series Synthesis and Paths Forward

February 20, 2026

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Upcoming

About

This final webinar of the Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness series will be postponed to 2026.

Organizing Project

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: A Webinar Series

Contact

Shalini Singaravelu

ssingaravelu@nas.edu

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Meeting

Forum on Microbial Threats: October 2025 Membership Meeting

October 16, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the October 2025 membership meeting of the Forum on Microbial Threats.

Contact

Forum on Microbial Threats

MicrobialThreats@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Forum on Microbial Threats: July 2025 Membership Meeting

July 25, 2025

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the July 2025 membership meeting of the Forum on Microbial Threats.

Contact

Forum on Microbial Threats

MicrobialThreats@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Building trust in the H5N1 response: Perspectives from the field - A Webinar

March 27, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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Materials

About

Avian influenza is a growing threat to both human and animal health. In March 2024, avian influenza (H5N1) was detected for the first time ever in dairy cattle. The ongoing H5N1 outbreak in the United States has impacted livestock, diminished livestock production, decimated wildlife, and resulted in human infections. The potential for viral mutation and transmission poses a continued threat to human health. Despite the urgency of this evolving situation, response has been hindered by a lack of trust among key stakeholders. Varying policies at national, state, and local levels have led to challenges in mitigation efforts. Following a National Academies workshop on potential research priorities to inform the H5N1 response, the National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats will host a webinar in which agriculture producers and workforce health specialists will discuss their perspectives on steps that would build greater trust between producers and health officials to enable a more coordinated One Health response.

The Forum invites individuals who have been involved in response to the ongoing North American H5N1 outbreak to share their experiences and perspectives on building trust between agriculture producers and public health officials. Comments may be used to develop discussion questions and identify key topics of discussion for the webinar. Input is welcome from interested parties included, but not limited to:

State and local public health officials
Livestock production specialists
Livestock producers and workers
Occupational health specialists
Epidemiologists
Veterinarians

Please submit comments using this link by March 27, 2025.

Contact

Liz Ashby

microbialthreats@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Building Trust for Effective Collaboration

January 28, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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Applying a One Health approach requires collaboration at multiple levels to address complex challenges. Actors, such as government agencies, non-government and private entities, citizens, and the research community must have reason to believe that they will receive benefits and credit for data shared without threat of retaliation, exploitation, or misapplication. Trust enables the free flow of information and resources between stakeholders and fosters an environment where groups can unite towards a common goal. Without trust, efforts to tackle these challenges become fragmented and inefficient. In this webinar, invited speakers will share how their successful One Health programs establish and maintain trust, thereby supporting innovative solutions that no single discipline could achieve alone.

Agenda (times in EST)

4:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction, John Parrish-Sprowl

4:05 PM: Speaker remarks

4:40 PM: Moderated Q&A

4:55 PM: Closing Remarks

5:00 PM: Conclusion of Webinar

Organizing Project

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: A Webinar Series

Contact

Taylor Windmiller

TWindmiller@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Solving the Puzzle with Mismatched Pieces

October 31, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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Data is at the heart of our ability to innovate and build effective solutions to the complex problems of today. From epidemiological data capturing disease patterns in populations to environmental data reflecting changes in land use and climate, each type of data offers unique insights that are crucial for a holistic understanding of health ecosystems. These data streams exist within a complex and fragmented landscape of technical, organizational, structural, and policy-related challenges. From incompatible data formats and storage silos to compliance complexities, data issues are often barriers to One Health collaboration. In this webinar, speakers will share how their programs successfully overcame these challenges and how new policies, processes, and technologies, informed by a One Health approach, can support greater future collaboration.

Agenda (times in EST)

1:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction

1:05 PM: Speaker remarks

1:40 PM: Moderated Q&A

1:55 PM: Closing Remarks

2:00 PM: Conclusion of Webinar

Organizing Project

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: A Webinar Series

Contact

Taylor Windmiller

TWindmiller@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Relevance and Intersections with Climate Change

August 29, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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Materials

Speaker Bios

About

Climate Change is fundamentally a One Health issue. It is a multifaceted crisis with complexities spanning biological, environmental, and anthropological boundaries. Severe weather events and abnormal temperatures associated with climate change can cause shifts in wildlife and plant populations, affect human and animal health, and destabilize food systems, with ripple effects that threaten community cohesion and global health security. These are not isolated events but are profoundly interconnected issues that require a unified approach to understand and manage effectively. By promoting collaborative efforts that span various disciplines—integrating data from environmental and plant science, veterinary and human medicine, and socioeconomics—a One Health framework allows us to create a comprehensive understanding of these dynamic interactions. In this webinar, invited speakers will share One Health efforts that demonstrate the integration crucial for developing effective strategies that address the wide-reaching effects of climate change.

Agenda (times in EST)

3:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction

3:05 PM: Speaker remarks

3:40 PM: Moderated Q&A

3:55 PM: Closing Remarks

4:00 PM: Conclusion of Webinar

Organizing Project

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: A Webinar Series

Contact

Taylor Windmiller

TWindmiller@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: From Ideas to Action

June 11, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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Materials

Speaker Bios

About

Data sharing is critical for evidence-based decision making for health security and resilience. The One Health approach, which is founded on the interconnectedness of human, plant, animal, and environmental health, demonstrates the need for data sharing and cross-disciplinary interoperability. Barriers such as incompatible data and systems, lack of interdisciplinary coordination, and lack of enabling policies limit data sharing capacity in the U.S. and globally, hindering progress toward health security. This first instalment in a webinar series hosted by the Forum on Microbial Threats will present a call to action for advancing data sharing through a One Health lens. Speakers will identify barriers as well as success stories, spur information exchange, and highlight potential future actions.

Agenda:

12:00 PM Welcome and Introduction

12:05 PM Speaker remark

12:40 PM Moderated Q&A

12:55 PM Closing Remarks

Organizing Project

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: A Webinar Series

Contact

Taylor Windmiller

TWindmiller@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity (session 2 of 2): Enabling Safe Innovation and Governance

November 15, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

About

This two-part webinar will bring together technology developers, researchers, and policymakers working at the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and biological research for nuanced discussions that explore the impact of these technologies on innovation, potential biosecurity risks, and promising solutions.

The first session (Nov 6) examined the technological capabilities and bridge the needs for risk management between developers and policymakers.

This second session (Nov 15) will focus on governance of these emerging technologies, including challenges in defining regulatory policies as well as approaches in safeguarding against these risks.

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How to join

Please note that this public webinar will not be livestreamed. If you would like to attend, please register for this event page to receive details on how to join (see upper right corner of this page, same registration link for both days).

The deadline to register is Sunday, November 5, by 11:59 PM ET.

Before the webinar

Prior to joining the webinar, we recommend scanning the first five articles in the briefing packet (short news features/write-ups with links to longer research papers if interested), and the two articles (Why AI for Biological Design Should be Regulated Differently than Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence and Biological Misuse: Differentiating Risks of Language Models and Biological Design Tools). The table of contents contain active links to help with navigation. This material is likely familiar to everyone, but hopefully provides a helpful refresher for the discussions.

We will be using Slido to help with moderating the discussion. Please note that we may not be able to get to every question due to the time limitation of this short webinar, but we will make every effort to be inclusive. You can submit questions at any time before and during the webinar, as well as upvote or respond to others' questions and comments. Go to the Slido page for this webinar now to add your questions: https://app.sli.do/event/15GiLjnCRRBMaAo2pGPxLp.

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion, integrity, civility, and respect in all of our activities. We look to you to be a partner in this commitment by helping us to maintain a professional and cordial environment. All forms of discrimination, harassment, and bullying are prohibited in any National Academies activity. This policy applies to all participants in all settings and locations in which the National Academies work and activities are conducted, including committee meetings, workshops, conferences, and other work and social functions where employees, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, or guests are present.

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Organizing Project

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity: A Webinar Series

Contact

Forum Staff

MicrobialThreats@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity (session 1 of 2): Understanding Technology Capabilities

November 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

About

This two-part webinar will bring together technology developers, researchers, and policymakers working at the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and biological research for nuanced discussions that explore the impact of these technologies on innovation, potential biosecurity risks, and promising solutions.

This first session (Nov 6) will examine the technological capabilities and bridge the needs for risk management between developers and policymakers.

The second session (Nov 15) will focus on governance of these emerging technologies, including challenges in defining regulatory policies as well as approaches in safeguarding against these risks.

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How to join

Please note that this public webinar will not be livestreamed. If you would like to attend, please register for this event page to receive details on how to join (see upper right corner of this page, same registration link for both days).

The deadline to register is Sunday, November 5, by 11:59 PM ET.

Before the webinar

Prior to joining the webinar, we recommend scanning the first five articles in the briefing packet (short news features/write-ups with links to longer research papers if interested), and the two articles (Why AI for Biological Design Should be Regulated Differently than Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence and Biological Misuse: Differentiating Risks of Language Models and Biological Design Tools). The table of contents contain active links to help with navigation. This material is likely familiar to everyone, but hopefully provides a helpful refresher for the discussions.

We will be using Slido to help with moderating the discussion. Please note that we may not be able to get to every question due to the time limitation of this short webinar, but we will make every effort to be inclusive. You can submit questions at any time before and during the webinar, as well as upvote or respond to others' questions and comments. Go to the Slido page for this webinar now to add your questions: https://app.sli.do/event/15GiLjnCRRBMaAo2pGPxLp.

National Academies policies

Attendees of the webinar should be aware of and adhere to our policy on harassment and inclusion:

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) are committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion, integrity, civility, and respect in all of our activities. We look to you to be a partner in this commitment by helping us to maintain a professional and cordial environment. All forms of discrimination, harassment, and bullying are prohibited in any NASEM activity. This policy applies to all participants in all settings and locations in which NASEM work and activities are conducted, including committee meetings, workshops, conferences, and other work and social functions where employees, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, or guests are present.

(view full policy here: https://www.nationalacademies.org/about/institutional-policies-and-procedures/policy-on-harassment)

Organizing Project

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity: A Webinar Series

Contact

Forum Staff

MicrobialThreats@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Forum on Microbial Threats

[CANCELLED] Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Series Synthesis and Paths Forward

Forum on Microbial Threats: October 2025 Membership Meeting

Forum on Microbial Threats: July 2025 Membership Meeting

Building trust in the H5N1 response: Perspectives from the field - A Webinar

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Building Trust for Effective Collaboration

Understanding the Introduction of Pathogens into Humans- Preventing Patient Zero: A Workshop

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Solving the Puzzle with Mismatched Pieces

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: Relevance and Intersections with Climate Change

Accelerating the Use of Pathogen Genomics and Metagenomics in Public Health: A Workshop

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: From Ideas to Action

Assessing the Burden and Potential Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance: A Workshop

Mitigating Arboviral Threats and Strengthening Public Health Preparedness: A Workshop

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity (session 2 of 2): Enabling Safe Innovation and Governance

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity (session 1 of 2): Understanding Technology Capabilities

Toward a Common Research Agenda in Infection - Associated Chronic Illnesses: A Workshop to Examine Common, Overlapping Clinical and Biological Factors