Collaboration in Action: The CERSI Virtual Network and Work Package 3

Great regulation depends on great communication. Work Package 3 is creating a new virtual platform to connect researchers, regulators, and industry experts working in diagnostic science.

Built around security, collaboration, and accessibility, the platform will allow members to share knowledge, access training, and contribute to live projects in a trusted online space. Features include group workspaces, event listings, resource libraries, and digital recognition for contributors — all designed to make regulatory science more transparent and inclusive.

The platform will also host the CLEARED CERSI Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), which brings together independent experts to review the project’s outputs and ensure scientific rigour.

By combining technology with community, the virtual network will foster an ongoing culture of shared learning — helping the UK stay at the forefront of global diagnostic innovation.

As Prof Sue Mallett of UCL notes, “Regulatory science thrives when knowledge is shared. This platform is about creating the space for that to happen.”