Terms of Reference

  • Coordinating efforts to harmonize genotype nomenclature across subtypes, subclades in consideration of the entire genome.
  • Survey on AIV sequencing strategies, including data pipelines, sequence curation, and
    quality metrics used by WOAH, FAO and other reference laboratories
  • Collaborative work with wildlife TA to align AIV surveillance and diagnostic strategies
    relevant in different regions
  • Act as a resource for scientific expertise and advice to WOAH, FAO, and WHO on
    activities related to AIV and to continue timely guidance notes and situation summaries
    through the OFFLU website.
  • Act as a resource for scientific advice to other OFFLU TA (AIM, VCM, Wildlife)
  • Provide frequent avian influenza situation updates (frequency TBD) to the PUBLIC via
    publication in scientific journals and technical documents on FAO & WOAH website

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