The World Health Organization (WHO) is today soliciting the interest of internationally-renowned experts to serve on its Science Council, one of the Organization's highest-level advisory bodies to the WHO Director-General.
In a rapidly evolving scientific landscape, WHO is committed to reinforcing its global leadership in health sciences and innovation. Through the Chief Scientist's Office, the Science Division guides the Organization's scientific direction, supports the development of health norms and standards, promotes ethical and equitable research ecosystems, and ensures that evidence is translated into impactful policy and action.
"Scientific excellence is the backbone of effective public health," said Dr Sylvie Briand, Chief Scientist, World Health Organization. "We are calling on the world's leading experts to shape the future of global health together with WHO and to translate emerging knowledge into evidence informed solutions and drive innovations that ensure better health for all."
The Science Council will play a critical role in shaping WHO's scientific priorities. Members will identify breakthroughs and emerging trends; assess urgent scientific issues; provide strategic guidance on research, innovation and global challenges; support reviews of WHO normative products; and advise on the ethical and societal implications of new scientific advances.
WHO is seeking 15–20 multidisciplinary experts with outstanding achievements and demonstrated experience operating at the highest strategic levels across fields such as biomedical research, emerging technologies, data science, health economics, the social sciences, governance, ethics and global health.
