Table 1 Lessons learned
From: An initiative of cooperation in Zika virus research: the experience of the ZIKABRA study in Brazil
| Topic | Challenges | Proposed solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical evaluation in local and international partner institutions | Different times for ethical evaluation of the study in the different national and international ethical instances | Harmonize the CEP/CONEP System for urgent ethical evaluation in the different instances, respecting the Good Research Practices, in the national context. |
| Multi-institutional funding | Raising and making public funds available quickly by partner institutions | Fine-tune regulatory and decision-making processes at partner institutions and make funds available on an urgent basis. |
| Technology availability | Standardization of diagnostic tests throughout the study execution period | Promote the sustainability and continuity of technological innovation development activities, training of high-level human resources. |
| Formalization of operational instruments | Sharing of institutional and individual responsibilities among the different actors | Expedite the drafting and harmonization of the basic text of the agreement among the parties. |