ABSTRACT
Introduction Scientific data leading to health research is a foundational and necessary component of medicine and healthcare policy and practice. Making research data available and readily accessible during a public health emergency can have profound effects on our response capabilities (Toronto International Data Release Workshop Authors, 2009). Public health emergencies of international scope require the coordinated efforts of many groups and individuals; scientists are integral in conducting research that may lead to improved responses, in addition to the prevention and management of future emergencies.
