abroad, were focused on the detection, epidemiology, and transmission of avian influenza (AI) viruses with pandemic potential. The primary goal of MCEIRS was to enhance the understanding of how AI viruses evolve, adapt, and spread among animal and human populations. The center closed in April 2014. Influenza training The Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance has developed an online training portal that provides e-learning modules on topics related to avian influenza and influenza in general. CIDRAP Comprehensive Influenza Vaccine Initiative (CCIVI) In December 2009 a grant by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation started the CIDRAP Comprehensive Influenza Vaccine Initiative. The primary goal of CCIVI was to review all aspects of 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza vaccine preparedness and response and to review the scientific and programmatic basis for the current seasonal influenza vaccine efforts. The final report, published October 15, 2012, is a review of more than 12,000 peer-reviewed publications, documents, transcripts and notes dating back to 1936 and interviews and follow up with 88 experts in influenza vaccine research, development, and use. Public Health Practices (PHP) Public Health Practices (PHP) was a curated compendium of tools, strategies, and downloadables created by US health agencies and partners to prepare for and respond to the health consequences of disasters and emergencies. The project was ended in December 2014. Practitioners can still search the one-stop shop of real-world resources by hazard, strategy, partners, geography, groups being served, agency, tool, language, and key word. PHP encourages peer-to-peer exchange of practices by accepting submissions to the site, showcasing examples in theme-based email newsletters, and hosting social media channels for practitioners. Public Health Practices features: More than 400 practices addressing a wide range of hazards Successful coalitions and details about what made them possible Stories on how projects were created Communication materials in 40 languages to download or adapt A search tool that allows users to apply filters to narrow results as needed A simple submissions process to encourage practitioners to share their work Peer-to-peer information exchange via social media Notes External links Comprehensive Influenza Vaccine Initiative (CCIVI) Public Health Practices Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Research & Surveillance (MCEIRS) Public health organizations University of Minnesota