Workshop on Status Analysis and Identification of Potentional Collaboration on Animal Diseases Between the EU and China (WP3)
The China Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre (CAHEC) organised a workshop on 9-10 April 2015 in Qingdao, China. One of the primary objectives of this workshop was to propose collaborations between EU and Chinese partners on epidemiology and laboratory research, as well as to set up new research projects aimed to fill the main knowledge gaps on top emerging infectious (EIDs) and transboundary animal diseases (TADs). The 8 diseases selected were avian influenza (AI), bovine tuberculosis (bTB), classical swine fever (CSF), African swine fever (ASF), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), Japanese encephalitis (JE) and peste des petits ruminants (PPR), all of which were identified by LinkTADs partners as priorities for both the EU and China.
The two-day meeting was structured as a highly interactive workshop dedicated to developing the framework of research project proposals targeting these priority diseases. Discussions took place in parallel in two separate meeting rooms (four disease discussions each), where participants chose which session to attend according to their interests. Each disease/session started with a 20-minute introductory presentation covering the disease background, its epidemiological situation in EU and China, the current research, prevention and control programs, and the main gaps that need be addressed. The discussion session that followed used participative methods to lead participants through the identification of potential research topics; its grouping under a small number of research objectives; the ranking of these objectives (by proportionate piling) according to their perceived importance; the definition of the activities and steps needed to complete each selected objective; and the identification of all relevant partners (including potential external partners); and grants that could be targeted to fund these projects. The summary of the discussion sessions were presented to the bigger group, where it was clarified who (i.e. person/institution) will take the proposal to the next step, i.e. preparing a 2-3 page concept note that can be shared with partners for comments.
As a result of this workshop, seven concept notes (one per disease) and one project sheet were finalized. It is hoped that these will lead to the creation of new projects where both LinkTADs and external partners can collaborate beyond the life-span of LinkTADs while addressing major research gaps. Forty three participants, including scientists, experts, and researchers from research institutions and the industry, attended the workshop. Overall, the workshop was highly valued by participants. It was seen as one of the most important events under LinkTADs, since it will lead to the identification of projects where partners can collaborate beyond the life-span of LinkTADs, addressing the major research gaps.
The agenda for the meeting can be found attached below
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