title: A call for science preparedness for pregnant women during public health emergencies.
abstract: Science preparedness, or the ability to conduct scientific research early in a public health emergency, is essential to increase the likelihood that important research questions regarding pregnant women will be addressed during future public health emergencies while the window of opportunity for data collection is open. Science preparedness should include formulation and human subject approval of generic protocols, which could be rapidly updated at the time of the public health emergency; development of a preexisting study network to coordinate time-sensitive research during a public health emergency; and identification of mechanisms for funding these studies.
authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Electronic address: Laura122@gmail.com.
authors: Laura J
authors: LJ
authors: Faherty
authors: Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
authors: Sonja A
authors: SA
authors: Rasmussen
authors: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC.
authors: Nicole
authors: N
authors: Lurie
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011634:Public Health; D012109:Research Support as Topic
keywords: pregnant women; public health emergencies