Mpox Research Gathering
When: Friday, March 31, 2023, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
In close collaboration with members of the research and advocacy community, the United States Government (USG) convened an open, virtual gathering to discuss mpox research on March 31, 2023. To maximize time for discussion during the gathering, pre-recorded presentations were posted as mandatory pre-meeting viewing. These brief videos presented the current landscape of USG supported mpox research. Subsequent discussion focused on community input on current efforts and the way forward given the trajectory of this outbreak.
Pre-Review Materials: Read the recently updated U.S. Government Mpox Research Summary.
Mpox Surveillance Update
Mpox Vaccine Research Update
Mpox Diagnostic Research and Developmental Highlights
Research Activities to Advance Mpox Treatment
Discussion: The Mpox Research Gathering discussion was based on content presented in the recorded presentations and was facilitated using a series of discussion questions developed collaboratively with members of the research and advocacy community.
Preliminary Agenda
| Welcome and Opening Remarks | 5 minutes |
| Topic-Focused Discussions (leading agency): | |
| 20 minutes |
| 20 minutes |
| 20 minutes |
| 20 minutes |
| Conclusions and Closing Remarks | 5 minutes |