Rapid Response to Emerging Science, Engineering, and Medicine Challenges
Supported by a strategic investment from the Philip and Sima Needleman Family Legacy Fund, the Rapid Response to Emerging Science, Engineering, and Medicine Challenges (RRESEM) initiative provides a sustainable, cross-cutting capability for the National Academies to convene experts, analyze data, assess policy options, and provide advice through timely, high-quality, and mission-aligned products.
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Diagnostic Tools, Gaps, and Collaborative Pathways in Human H5N1 Detection: Rapid Expert Consultation
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·2025
Diagnostics are the first line of defense to infectious disease outbreaks. The rapid spread of Influenza A (H5N1) or "Bird Flu" into U.S. dairy cattle, poultry, and humans underscores the urgent need for stronger diagnostic readiness. While sustained human-to-human transmission has not yet occurred...
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