How interdisciplinary efforts can change the face of emergency preparedness: IHEP’s 2026 Interdisciplinary Symposium
An interdisciplinary approach is essential to strengthening emergency preparedness, yet it remains underused in practice. At IHEP’s 2026 Interdisciplinary Symposium, speakers from across fields, from clinical care and data science to community advocacy, highlighted how gaps in data, trust and system design can be addressed through collaboration. Together, their insights underscored a central message: meaningful progress in preparing for future health crises depends on bringing diverse expertise to the same table.