We are pleased to announce the launch of our sister institute, the United States National Science Foundation Center for Analysis and Prediction of Pandemic Expansion (NSF APPEX).
NSF APPEX will advance the ways in which pandemic scientists can understand how, why, and when the presence of an infection in a population will expand into endemic, epidemic, or pandemic disease rather than die out. Our goal is to identify the factors that constitute a “perfect storm” for pandemic expansion and explore ways humans can influence these factors to prevent and/or mitigate these threats. NSF APPEX will utilize this framework to provide real-time response capabilities and identify the most viable targets for intervention as new threats emerge.
The institute will house a community of collaborators from various career stages and institutions, including research universities, small liberal arts colleges, minority-serving institutions, and a national research lab. Our diverse team, in partnership with government agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations, spans multiple disciplines, including the natural, social, and physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, communications, public policy, and social work. NSF APPEX fosters a culture that welcomes active participation from everyone and values the distinct contributions each individual brings!
We are very grateful to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their invaluable support. Their generous funding and trust have allowed us to make this exciting vision into a reality.
As we launch NSF APPEX, there will be so many opportunities to join us in working groups, workshops, tutorials, and more. Please check our website regularly over the coming weeks to see how you might get involved!
We are excited to see the innovations and collaborations that will arise! Join us in supporting NSF APPEX as they work to advance global health and pandemic preparedness.
Visit the APPEX Website at appex.org.
