Policy Brief for Enhancing the Performance of the Research and Technology Administration in Future Pandemics

Bashirian, Saeid; Soltanian, Ali Reza

doi:10.53208/IJE.14.1.84

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Volume 14, Issue 1 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2026) Iran J Ergon 2026, 14(1): 84-87 | Back to browse issues page

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Bashirian S, Soltanian A R. Policy Brief for Enhancing the Performance of the Research and Technology Administration in Future Pandemics. Iran J Ergon 2026; 14 (1) :84-87
URL: http://journal.iehfs.ir/article-1-1136-en.html

Policy Brief for Enhancing the Performance of the Research and Technology Administration in Future Pandemics

Saeid Bashirian¹

, Ali Reza Soltanian ^*²

1- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran & Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Center, Institute of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2- Modeling of Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran , soltanian@umsha.ac.ir

Abstract: (1632 Views)

Emerging and re-emerging diseases pose numerous challenges to health systems due to their unknown nature and rapid spread, and the lack of structured research planning exacerbates this situation. This study aimed to elucidate team-building methodologies and provide a model for policy-making in academic research in response to pandemics. The formation of rapid response teams for conducting research, along with establishing research groups and leaders, and focal points in the counties of a province according to a coherent timeline, is essential for research endeavors during pandemics of emerging diseases. Moreover, interdisciplinary collaboration and the synergy of expertise, combined with facilitating decision-making mechanisms, play a key role in enhancing research governance during health crises and can strengthen the preparedness of academic institutions for future pandemics.

Keywords: Health policy, Hamadan, Pandemic, Primary prevention

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Type of Study: Brief Report/Brief Policy | Subject: Other Cases
Received: 2026/02/16 | Accepted: 2026/03/25 | ePublished: 2026/03/25

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