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ArticleInfluenza and other respiratory viruses2024

Role of research Laboratories in pandemic and epidemic response in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Experiences from COVID-19, avian influenza, and MERS-CoV.

Mona Mahmoud, Rebecca Badra, Ahmed Kandeil, Rabeh El-Shesheny, Jad Abdallah, Mohamed A Ali, Ghazi Kayali

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Mona MahmoudHuman Link DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Rebecca BadraHuman Link DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Ahmed KandeilHuman Link DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Rabeh El-SheshenyHuman Link DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-8798-2240
Jad AbdallahMulti-Omics Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
Mohamed A AliCenter of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Virus, Institute of Environmental Research and Climate Changes, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.
Ghazi KayaliHuman Link DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-5387-1622

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We share the experience of research laboratories in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) that contributed to preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), Middle-East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Research groups in the region were pivotal in identifying, characterizing the pathogens and describing their evolution, distribution, transmission routes, and the immunological profile of exposed populations. They demonstrated the capacity to develop and test antivirals and potential vaccines. The EMR experience is a model of how national systems can work with researchers to improve regional preparedness and response to future epidemics and pandemics.

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COVID-19Influenza in BirdsMiddle East Respiratory Syndrome CoronavirusAnimalsHumansLaboratoriesMediterranean RegionPandemicsEastern Mediterranean Regionepidemicpandemicpreparednessresearch laboratoriesresponse

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PMID38342948
PMCPMC10859308

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