INA-RESPOND: a multi-centre clinical research network in Indonesia

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Research Networks

Background:

• Indonesia faces public health challenges due to geographic disparity, a decentralized health system, and varied infectious disease priorities.
• Nationally representative observational and translational research is crucial to address these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish and describe the Indonesia Research Partnership on Infectious Disease (INA-RESPOND) network.
• To outline the network's goals, values, management structure, and collaboration processes.
• To highlight the potential for leveraging network resources for broader public health research.

Main Methods:

• Establishment of a clinical research network (INA-RESPOND) involving 9 hospitals, 7 medical faculties, and 2 research centers across Indonesia.
• Multi-center research initiatives focusing on the etiologies of fever, sepsis, and tuberculosis.
• Development of a management structure and collaboration framework for national-scale research.

Main Results:

• INA-RESPOND is an operational Indonesian-led network designed for national-scale research.
• The network provides a platform for addressing complex scientific questions difficult to study in smaller settings.
• Current research focuses on key infectious disease etiologies, with opportunities for expansion.

Conclusions:

• INA-RESPOND is a vital national research network poised to address Indonesia's public health and infectious disease challenges.
• The network's collaborative framework supports partnerships with national and international researchers, institutions, and industry.
• INA-RESPOND offers a sustainable model for conducting large-scale, impactful public health research in a diverse setting.