Germany Launches NATON Initiative to Boost Pandemic Response
A new initiative, NATON, is set to enhance Germany's pandemic response. Led by the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and RWTH Aachen University, this project aims to create a nationwide network of expertise in forensic medicine and pathology. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) until mid-2025, NATON will focus on standardizing information from autopsies of pandemic-related deaths.
NATON will build upon the German Register for COVID-19 Autopsies (DeRegCOVID), expanding it into a National Autopsy Registry (NAREG). This electronic backbone will facilitate the collection and analysis of data from autopsies, providing valuable insights into pandemic pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. The project involves 33 university hospital institutes and non-university institutions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to understanding and combating pandemics.
The project's goal is to strengthen Germany's pandemic response and improve patient care in the future. By bundling expertise and standardizing information, NATON seeks to provide a robust defense against emerging pathogens. While the first coordinator is known to be from the UKE, the search results do not reveal the name of the second coordinator.
With a budget of four million euros, NATON is poised to make a significant impact on Germany's pandemic preparedness. By leveraging the expertise of 33 institutions, this project aims to provide standardized information about pandemic pathogens, ultimately improving patient care and strengthening the nation's response to future health crises.
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