As befits a project addressing a global problem, we are privileged to have an excellent Advisory Board, made up of international experts. The World Health Organisation (WHO), the American Red Cross and the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC), make up PANDEM-2’s Advisory Board. Important work is being carried out by WHO, the American Red Cross, ECDC and by national agencies, to prepare for, detect, and respond to new pandemic threats. The Board provide specific expertise and informed input to the PANDEM-2 project.