Objectives
• To exchange scientific data and biological materials (including virus strains) within the network, to analyse such data, and to share such information with the wider scientific community.
• To offer technical advice, training and veterinary expertise to Member Countries to assist in the prevention, diagnosis, surveillance and control of animal influenza.
• To collaborate with the WHO influenza network on issues relating to the animal-human interface, including early preparation of human vaccine.
• To highlight influenza research needs, promote their development and ensure co-ordination.
Structure
The OFFLU network is managed by a Steering Committee who provide strategic direction, an Executive Committee who implement the decisions of the Steering Committee, a Secretariat, and a dedicated OFFLU Scientist. The network itself is made up of world leading scientists from a range of fields including virology, epidemiology, bioinformatics, vaccinology, and animal production.
Read more about this topic: OIE/FAO Network Of Expertise On Animal Influenza
Famous quotes containing the word objectives:
“Along the journey we commonly forget its goal. Almost every vocation is chosen and entered upon as a means to a purpose but is ultimately continued as a final purpose in itself. Forgetting our objectives is the most frequent stupidity in which we indulge ourselves.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)