At the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference, three keynote speakers explored some of the most important scientific lessons from COVID-19.

Dr. Guido Silvestri (Emory University) discussed how immune responses influence COVID-19 severity and why understanding disease mechanisms is essential for effective treatments.

Prof. Rino Rappuoli (Fondazione Biotecnopolo) highlighted the importance of sustained investment, vaccine research networks and technologies that can accelerate responses to future outbreaks.

Prof. John Ioannidis (Stanford University) reflected critically on the quality of pandemic research, the challenges of scientific communication and the importance of rebuilding public trust.

Different perspectives, one important message: future pandemic preparedness requires robust evidence, sustained scientific investment and a willingness to examine past decisions critically.

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The EuCARE legacy continues. 

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At the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference, two keynote lectures explored different but equally important dimensions of the COVID-19 experience.

Prof. Mika Salminen, from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, reflected on the challenges of pandemic response, highlighting the importance of proportionality, public trust and sustainable healthcare capacity.

Prof. Steven Deeks, from the University of California, San Francisco, explored the continuing challenges of Long COVID, from understanding its biological mechanisms to developing effective treatments.

Together, their reflections remind us that pandemic preparedness is not only about responding to an immediate crisis. It is also about adapting to evidence, protecting communities and addressing long-term health consequences.

See more at https://eucareresearch.eu/pandemic-preparedness-eucare-rome-conference/

Learn from the past. Prepare for the future.

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Over two days, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and project partners gathered to share scientific insights, reflect on lessons learned and discuss how the knowledge generated through EuCARE can contribute to stronger pandemic preparedness.

From clinical research and Long COVID to vaccination, immunology, schools and public health resilience, the conference highlighted the importance of bringing science, collaboration and policy together.

But beyond the research and discussions, this event was also about the people who made EuCARE possible.

To every partner, researcher, speaker and participant who contributed to this journey: thank you.

The conference may be over, but the knowledge, connections and collaborations built along the way will continue to shape what comes next.

The EuCARE legacy continues.

Stay tuned for more detailed information about the conference coming soon.

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On 8 October 2026, Francesca Incardona (EuResist Network) participated in the international conference European Health Data Space and the Construction of the European Health Union, hosted by the University of Padua, Italy.

In her presentation, “Health Data for Scientific Research: Hurdles and Suggestions from the Practice”, Francesca shared insights from the EuCARE project, addressing ethical and practical challenges encountered in health data reuse and sharing.

Drawing on the project’s experience, this contribution highlights the importance of supporting scientific collaboration while respecting ethical and data protection requirements.

An opportunity to bring lessons learned through EuCARE into the wider discussion on the future of health data and research in Europe.

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The research reviewed 22 studies, with 14 included in the meta-analysis.

The findings suggest that, while certain post-acute outcomes were more frequent after SARS-CoV-2 infection, many others were not significantly different from those observed following other respiratory viral infections.

These results highlight the importance of understanding both shared and pathogen-specific mechanisms behind post-acute infection syndromes — helping advance research into their long-term health consequences.

Congratulations to all the co-authors on this publication!

Read the full open-access article in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases: link.

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On 1–2 October 2026, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and project partners will come together in Rome to share scientific knowledge, reflect on lessons learned and explore how research can help strengthen preparedness for future health emergencies.

As EuCARE approaches its final conference, we look forward to two days of insightful discussions, international collaboration and reflection on the project’s scientific contributions and legacy.

Le Méridien Visconti, Rome, Italy
1–2 October 2026

See you in Rome!

Explore the conference agenda through the link

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Disease emergence is shaped by the interaction between the infectious agent, the host and the environment, from biological characteristics and human immunity to behaviour, ecosystems and the conditions that allow transmission to occur.

Looking at past pandemics reminds us that preparedness also means understanding these connections before an outbreak begins.

A One Health perspective, recognising the links between human, animal and environmental health, can help us better understand emerging infectious disease risks and strengthen our ability to prepare.

Learn from the past. Prepare for the future.

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Focusing on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination, the study investigated factors associated with vaccine uptake and hesitancy — and what may help strengthen vaccine confidence among healthcare professionals.

The findings highlight an important message: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to vaccine promotion. Strategies need to consider different professional groups, vaccines, educational backgrounds and geographical contexts.

Explore the study, key findings and next steps on the EuCARE page, where you can also access the full scientific paper.

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