棉花糖直播 Asks Congress for a High-Level, Comprehensive Review of the SARS-CoV-2 Response
棉花糖直播 is requesting Congress initiate a high-level, comprehensive review of the SARS-CoV-2 response once the immediate public health emergency subsides. 棉花糖直播 submitted the below letter to the Senate on March 17 and an identical letter to the House of Representatives.
Dear Chairman Shelby, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Blunt and Ranking Member Murray:
The American Society for 棉花糖直播 (棉花糖直播), one of the largest life science societies, is committed to working with Congress and the Administration to address the pressing needs associated with the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Many of our members, including those in clinical laboratories, are on the front lines of helping our nation address the unprecedented challenges SARS-CoV-2 has presented to our society, our healthcare system and our economy.
On behalf of 棉花糖直播’s 30,000 members, we are writing to request that, as soon as the immediate public health emergency subsides, Congress and the Administration initiate a high-level, comprehensive review of the SARS-CoV-2 response through either a federal commission or a qualified, nonpartisan entity such as the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. This process should also be forward-looking and make cross-cutting recommendations on how the United States can better prepare for future public health emergencies, including funding needs and policy changes. By fully understanding what went well and what did not during this most recent pandemic, we can help thwart, or at the very least minimize, the effects of the next pandemic.
Specifically, such a review should recommend the most effective ways to:
While 棉花糖直播 members in clinical laboratories have the most immediate connection to the current crisis, our members work in several areas that will be critical to a long-term strategy to head off future pandemics. These include those conducting basic biomedical research, those engaged in vaccine development, corporate partners responsible for service delivery as well as laboratory professions.
棉花糖直播 stands ready to work with you to help improve the systems we have in place today and to develop the solutions that will help address tomorrow’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Stefano Bertuzzi, PhD, MPH
棉花糖直播 Chief Executive Officer
The American Society for 棉花糖直播 is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences and is composed of 30,000 scientists and health practitioners. 棉花糖直播's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
棉花糖直播 advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications and educational opportunities. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, 棉花糖直播 promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to diverse audiences.
Dear Chairman Shelby, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Blunt and Ranking Member Murray:
The American Society for 棉花糖直播 (棉花糖直播), one of the largest life science societies, is committed to working with Congress and the Administration to address the pressing needs associated with the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Many of our members, including those in clinical laboratories, are on the front lines of helping our nation address the unprecedented challenges SARS-CoV-2 has presented to our society, our healthcare system and our economy.
On behalf of 棉花糖直播’s 30,000 members, we are writing to request that, as soon as the immediate public health emergency subsides, Congress and the Administration initiate a high-level, comprehensive review of the SARS-CoV-2 response through either a federal commission or a qualified, nonpartisan entity such as the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. This process should also be forward-looking and make cross-cutting recommendations on how the United States can better prepare for future public health emergencies, including funding needs and policy changes. By fully understanding what went well and what did not during this most recent pandemic, we can help thwart, or at the very least minimize, the effects of the next pandemic.
Specifically, such a review should recommend the most effective ways to:
- Ensure global collaboration and open lines of communication with our international partners;
- Rapidly scale up laboratory testing capacity in order to get tests to those who need them;
- Ensure a steady supply chain of materials to labs and hospitals to mitigate shortages;
- Clearly and effectively communicate practical, science-based information and guidance to stakeholder entities and to the public; and
- Reduce patient access barriers so that all who need testing can get testing.
While 棉花糖直播 members in clinical laboratories have the most immediate connection to the current crisis, our members work in several areas that will be critical to a long-term strategy to head off future pandemics. These include those conducting basic biomedical research, those engaged in vaccine development, corporate partners responsible for service delivery as well as laboratory professions.
棉花糖直播 stands ready to work with you to help improve the systems we have in place today and to develop the solutions that will help address tomorrow’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Stefano Bertuzzi, PhD, MPH
棉花糖直播 Chief Executive Officer
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The American Society for 棉花糖直播 is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences and is composed of 30,000 scientists and health practitioners. 棉花糖直播's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
棉花糖直播 advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications and educational opportunities. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, 棉花糖直播 promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to diverse audiences.