PIP Framework Advisory Group
Group of 18 independent technical experts who monitor the PIP Framework and advise the WHO Director-General on its functioning.
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Advisory Group's work on handling Genetic Sequence Data under the PIP Framework

PIP Framework section 5.2.4 requests the Director-General to consult with the PIP Advisory Group on the best process for further discussion and resolution of issues related to the handling of the genetic sequence data (GSD) of influenza viruses with pandemic potential, under the Framework.

The PIP Advisory Group commenced its work on this issue in June 2013. Since then, it has conducted technical work, in consultation with PIP stakeholders, in order to understand how GSD is developed, shared and used with a view to proposing to the Director-General, options for handling GSD under the Framework that are consistent with and reflect the Framework’s objectives.

 

Technical Working Group (TWG) on sharing influenza GSD

Established in April 2015 by the PIP AG, the Technical Working Group (TWG) was requested to identify the optimal characteristics and best practices of a GSD sharing system that best meets the objectives of the Framework. The document submitted by the TWG to the PIP Advisory Group in May 2016 was developed from July 2015-May 2016 and included consultation with Member States and stakeholders.

TWG Submission to the Advisory Group (22 June 2016)

Public consultation

Comments received on the draft document “Optimal characteristics of an influenza genetic sequence data sharing system under the PIP Framework"

In November 2015, the Chair of the PIP Framework Advisory Group’s Technical Working Group on the sharing of influenza genetic sequence data (the TWG) shared a draft document entitled "Optimal characteristics of an influenza genetic sequence data sharing system under the PIP Framework” with stakeholders.

All submissions that have been received to date by the Secretariat are posted below.

Publication consultation comments received on the draft Optimal Characteristics of an influenza genetic sequence data sharing system under the PIP Framework

TWG Meeting Reports

TWG Members

TWG Terms of Reference

 

 

Technical Expert Working Group (TEWG) on GSD

In October 2013, the PIP AG established a Technical Expert Working Group (TEWG) to assess the scientific, technical, operational and intellectual property implications of using GSD to develop vaccines, diagnostic and pharmaceutical products.

TEWG Reports

TEWG Members

TEWG Terms of Reference

WHO Survey on the sharing of GSD

In July 2015 the Secretariat conducted a survey to understand better how GSD of influenza viruses with human pandemic potential is generated, shared and used by laboratories in WHO GISRS, academia, public health institutions and industry. The Report contains the analysis of responses received.