Wendy will present on COVID-19 epidemiology research and how to think through a blockchain-based public health project, using contact tracing blockchain apps as an example (of how not to do it, actually)
As well, Wendy will talk about the Research Foundry, a humanitarian project sponsored by BurstIQ, but is a non-revenue generating activity to bring blockchain programmers/enthusiasts and researchers together to ensure solid research. COVID-19 research initiatives are currently under way.
Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Research Funding Opportunity.UPDATE: On March 31, 2020, through a contribution from Research Manitoba, Research Nova Scotia, and Alberta Innovates, CIHR was able to fund an additional three grants, bringing the total number of funded grants to 99 and a total investment of $54.2M.
Status and Funding/Support in the US
Brigham and Women's Emergency Department
On MAR 17, Open Call for Solutions issued. UPDATE: this call is now closed.Brigham and Women's Emergency Department is calling for text based platforms to help healthcare professionals(clinicians, receptionists, technicians, and others) monitor symptoms of coronavirus, report burnout, and access helpful resources. The tool would be used by clinicians, receptionists, technicians and others in the healthcare field. If selected, it would roll out in the Brigham Emergency Department first.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunities.Updated MAR 26.Urgent Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Urgent Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional) recently updated through "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Availability of Administrative Supplements and Revision Supplements on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)." Additionaldetails available here.
NEW:COVID Help for Families. A match-making service for for those offering help and those seeking help during this pandemic. Help Seekers can post urgent needs for Helpers in their area to see and fulfill. Helpers will be able to see those help requests in their area and offer help. The Helpers can get in touch with the Help Seekers and deliver the help that is requested