CDR

The Central Data Repository of studies targeting infectious diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential is now online

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The Central Data Repository (CDR), the online database designed to support research pandemic preparedness efforts across Europe offers a comprehensive collection of metadata from cohorts and trials across Europe focusing on infectious diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential. This resource is now publicly accessible and is committed to supporting data sharing and coordination in the fight against emerging health threats.

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Mission

At the CCB,
collaboration is a priority

Mission

The Cohort Coordination Board (CCB) is a forum for knowledge exchange between cohort-based projects aimed at fostering partnerships, discussing similar challenges and reducing overlap between projects.

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Sparking
cooperation
across EU-funded projects

Members

The CCB is composed of all the EU-funded projects conducting COVID-19 cohort-based research plus representatives from the European Commission and other relevant initiatives, partners from industry and other stakeholders.

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Research

Stay up-to-date to latest scientific communication about COVID-19 cohort-based research.

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What is the CCB?

The Cohort Coordination Board (CCB) is a forum that brings together cohort-based research projects targeting infectious diseases with epidemic/pandemic potential across Europe alongside representatives from the European Commission, EMA, ECDC and EFPIA. It aims to encourage knowledge-sharing, facilitate partnerships, discuss similar challenges and reduce overlap between projects. During the CCB’s monthly meetings, members and external experts are invited to present new initiatives, share preliminary results and discuss common challenges.

Originally managed under the auspices of the Horizon 2020 ORCHESTRA project, the CCB has since been included into the Horizon Europe VERDI, CoMeCT, PIPELINE, PROACT EU-Response and Be Ready Now projects. Today the CCB includes more than 50 representatives from 27 different projects and institutions, and offers a trusted environment for collaboration among researchers and for evidence generation to inform public health decisions.

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Lessons from the European Mpox Outbreak: Strengthening Cohort Research for Future Pandemic Preparedness

Well-designed cohort studies are crucial for pandemic preparedness informing evidence-based infection prevention and treatment strategies. Following the 2022 mpox outbreak in Europe, this scoping review critically evaluates the design, implementation, and characteristics of cohort studies focusing on mpox. The aim is to inform recommendations for the Cohort Coordination Board and CoMeCT to enhance cohort study...

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