IDCRC Publishes Supplement in Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID)

This supplement, guest-edited by Nadine Rouphael, MSc, MD, chair of the Publications Key Function Committee and Emory VTEU principal investigator, features a range of articles that explore key aspects of the network’s history, structure, achievements, innovations, and lessons learned. It highlights the value and impact of the collaborative partnerships among the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the IDCRC Leadership Group, and the IDCRC VTEUs, as well as the global network of partner sites, all working together to improve the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and to respond effectively to public health emergencies.

The supplement also outlines the network's long-term vision to continue leading advancements in vaccine science, therapeutics, and mentoring the next generation of clinical and translational researchers to combat infectious diseases and enhance health and well-being for all.

We invite you to explore these important discussions that shape the future of clinical research and public health responses. Congratulations to the more than 50 authors who contributed to the manuscripts, and special thanks to Dr. Rouphael.

SUPPLEMENT ARTICLES

Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Units: Why Support a “Ready Base” of Clinical Trial Sites?
Emily J. Erbelding and Jeanne M. Marrazzo

Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units: A Historical Perspective
Robert B. Belshe, David I. Bernstein, Kathryn M. Edwards, Sharon E. Frey, Wendy A. Keitel, Myron M. Levine, John J. Treanor, and Peter F. Wright

Inclusion of Women, Children, the Elderly, and Individuals With Underlying Medical Conditions: Prioritizing Vulnerable Populations in Clinical Research
Katia J. Bruxvoort, Hannah Bahakel, Judith M. Martin, Jennifer L. Nayak, Stephanie L. Rolsma, C. Mary Healy, and C. Buddy Creech

Emerging and Pandemic Pathogens: Lessons Learned From a Clinical Research Network
Robert L. Atmar, Getahun Abate, Meagan E. Deming, Sarah L. George, Andrew Fleming, Sharon E. Frey, Kirsten E. Lyke, David S. Stephens, Carlos Del Rio, and Hana M. El Sahly

Innovations in Career Development Through Mentoring in the VTEU/IDCRC Programs
Lara Danziger-Isakov, Igho Ofotokun, Kellei Johnstone, and Kathyrn M. Edwards

Baptism in a Pandemic: Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium Network Design for Readiness and Response
Jodie A. Dionne, James D. Campbell, Jodi Salim, Robert L. Atmar, C. Mary Healy, Christine M. Posavad, Britta Flach, Elizabeth R. Brown, Monica M. Farley, and David S. Stephens

Historical Advances in Clinical Trial Design and Expanding Representation as the New Frontier for Innovation
Kathryn Jano, Tara M. Babu, Angelica C. Kottkamp, Paulina A. Rebolledo, Lalitha Parameswaran, Zanthia Wiley, Angela R. Branche, and Karen Kotloff

From Yesterday to Tomorrow: How Vaccine Platforms Have Shaped the Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units
David M. Dobrzynski, Daniel S. Graciaa, Tara M. Babu, Rhea N. Coler, Grant C. Paulsen, Daniel F. Hoft, Sharon E. Frey, Kathryn M. Edwards, Lisa A. Jackson, and Wilbur H. Chen

Future Goals and Long-term Vision of the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium/Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit Network
Jennifer A. Whitaker, Matthew H. Collins, Paulina A. Rebolledo, David Dobrzynski, Marie I. Samanovic, Daniel Hoft, David S. Stephens, and Christina A. Rostad