The PDN Executive Board gathered to discuss and make decisions on several strategic priorities, including the renaming of portals, highlighting impactful activities, refining the data-sharing model, and reviewing budget allocations. Below is a summary of the key outcomes.
Renaming Local Pathogens Portals to Pathogens Portal Nodes
The board formally approved renaming the Local Pathogens Portals (LPPs) to Pathogen Portal Nodes (PPNs). This change reflects the broader geographical scope and collaborative nature of these resources. Members emphasized the importance of consistently referring to the central Pathogens Portal (PP) while highlighting the distributed network of Nodes to reinforce the interconnected structure of the PDN.
Refining the PDN Data Sharing Model
Amber Scholz provided insights into the CBD DSI multilateral mechanism, referencing ongoing global negotiations. The board then engaged in a discussion about PDN’s data sharing vision, aiming to balance the principles of openness, FAIRness and benefit-sharing considerations.
The board committed to drafting an access and benefit-sharing statement to communicate PDN’s vision and values to its Nodes, and address any concerns from the community. The PDN Open Community Forum might also be a venue for co-developing solutions and innovative models with stakeholders, recognizing that these policies must evolve collaboratively.
The next PDN Executive Board meeting will focus on priority pathogens for PDN resources.