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Asia-Pacific Vaccine Research Network: Findings From a Pre-post Assessment of the First Trained Cohort

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background Research network formation facilitates global health research collaboration, however, impact evaluations are limited. Our collaborative Asia-Pacific Vaccine Research Network (APVRN) aims to strengthen vaccine research capacity and partnerships and document impact. The network was established by our first Australia Awards Fellowship awardee cohort (2023). Objective To describe knowledge and translation outcomes following the participation of fellows in a training program. Methods Fellows attended three training workshops, co-designed and co-delivered using a case-based approach. A training evaluation included anonymised pre- and post-workshop surveys to assess topic knowledge. Results Fifteen fellows from seven Asia-Pacific countries participated and indicated workshops were relevant to daily work. Prior to workshops, most fellows reported no or little knowledge of included topics. Following workshops, knowledge gain was reported across all topics. Conclusions The APVRN demonstrated professional development with applied and shared learnings and mentoring of next generation of leaders. The network will promote public health in the Asia-Pacific through collective efforts and creation of opportunities for scientific collaboration.

Source: Health Services Insights

DOI: 10.1177/11786329261474966

Authors: Claire von Mollendorf, Lakshi Starks, Cassandra Grant, Jarir At Thobari, Fiona M. Russell

Institutions: The University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Language: English

Topic: Global Health and Surgery

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000