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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Research
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Infectious disease datasets are crucial for public health but face data sharing and integration barriers.
  • Achieving Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) data is vital for scientific discovery and pandemic response.
  • The specific needs of the global pathogen data community require systematic characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify infrastructural and educational priorities among infectious disease data stakeholders.
  • To guide community-responsive support for data sharing and interoperability initiatives.
  • To address the unmet needs of the global pathogen data community.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was distributed to experts within the Pathogen Data Network (PDN) and open professional channels.
  • 136 responses from researchers, healthcare professionals, bioinformaticians, and educators were analyzed.
  • Descriptive analysis identified prioritized barriers, training needs, and preferred support mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Limited funding (74%), data aggregation challenges (68%), and personnel shortages (52%) were primary structural impediments.
  • Bioinformatics for infectious disease research (68%) and using the Pathogens Portal (51%) were top training priorities.
  • Virtual short courses (68%) and webinars (66%) were preferred training formats.

Conclusions:

  • Barriers to FAIR pathogen data are predominantly systemic, not just technological.
  • The survey framework and dataset can serve as a reusable template for needs assessment in other regions.
  • Aligning support with identified priorities can enhance data interoperability and reuse in infectious disease research.