Welcome to the March Pandemic Breakfast: Exploring Trust and Preparedness
On March 26, we are pleased to invite you to a new edition of our Pandemic Breakfast—a morning seminar that brings together researchers, practitioners, and students to explore current topics in pandemic preparedness and response. This month, we are proud to feature speakers who will address crucial dimensions of health crises: trust, ethics, and vaccine preparedness.
Trust as the Cornerstone of Crisis Response – Presentation by Professor Kristine Bærøe
We are delighted to welcome Professor Kristine Bærøe from the Centre for Medical Ethics at the University of Oslo. (external link) Her work lies at the intersection of medical ethics, public health, and philosophy, and she has recently published an article examining one of the most decisive factors in societal crisis management: trust.
In her talk, Bærøe will present insights from her latest research, which argues that trust—between authorities and the public, and among citizens themselves—is essential for effective pandemic response and collective action.
Inside a New H5N8 Vaccine Trial – Presentation by Ph.D Camilla Tysnes Fauskanger
We also have the pleasure of hearing from Camilla Fauskanger at the Influenza Centre, University of Bergen. Fauskanger is currently involved in a clinical trial of a newly approved H5N8 influenza vaccine for healthcare personnel.
Her presentation will shed light on the practical, clinical, and scientific sides of pandemic preparedness.