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During a pandemic, developing a vaccine that will confer immunity and protect individuals and the community is an urgent matter.

Clinical research is key to evaluating the safety and efficacy of therapeutic interventions.

Large datasets of patient information can be extremely useful during a pandemic.

Access to unproven, experimental treatments by individuals who are unable or unwilling to participate in clinical trials of new interventions raise ethical concerns.

Search for effective treatments can move swiftly during a pandemic as researchers and institutions mount studies to test plausible therapies.