Advancing Epidemic Prediction and Forecasting: A New US Government Initiative

Jean-Paul Chrétien, David B. Swedlow, Irene Eckstrand, Dylan B. George, Michael A. Johansson, Robert A. Huffman, Andrew M. Hebbeler

Online Journal of Public Health Informatics · 2015 · 20 citations · 0 references

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The National Science and Technology Council, within the Executive Office of the President, established the Pandemic Prediction and Forecasting Science and Technology Working Group in 2013 to advance US Government epidemic prediction and forecasting capabilities. Working Group leaders will provide an overview of activities, and seek feedback on the Working Group direction from the ISDS community.