Under the auspices of the Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Action Collaborative on Disaster Research (Action Collaborative) brings together experts from academic, governmental, and non-governmental sectors to advance the field of disaster research. The Action Collaborative creates an active space for experts to elevate important issues and discuss strategies to improve the quality of research that informs the U.S. capacity to prepare for and respond to the health threats. The Action Collaborative facilitates expert deliberation by hosting workshops, webinars, and symposiums that address important topics within the U.S. disaster research enterprise.

The Action Collaborative does not necessarily represent the views of any one organization, the Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies, or the National Academies and has not been subjected to the review procedures of, nor is it a report or product of, the National Academies.

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