About Medical Countermeasures Coalition

The Mission of the Medical Countermeasures Coalition

The mission of the Medical Countermeasures Coalition (MC2) is to convene leaders from academia, industry, and philanthropy across the medical countermeasure coalition. We organize and represent key actors to educate policymakers and the public about how to support technological innovation, supply chain resilience, strategic stockpiles, and domestic manufacturing.

The Vision of the Medical Countermeasures Coalition

The vision of the Medical Countermeasures Coalition (MC2) is to create a safer and healthier future. Therefore, the coalition focuses on three key areas:

  • Global Health Security: Ensuring American access to medical countermeasures worldwide.
  • Innovation and Collaboration: Partnering with organizations like BARDA to drive medical advancements.
  • Sustainability: Promoting healthcare systems that can adapt to future threats.

In addition, MC2 plays a critical role in public health preparedness by fostering global partnerships and driving innovation in medical research. 

What Are Medical Countermeasures (MCMs)?

Medical countermeasures (MCMs) are tools used by organizations like the Medical Countermeasures Coalition (MC2) to fight health emergencies. For instance, these include vaccines, antiviral drugs, and diagnostic equipment. 

Moreover, the Medical Countermeasures Coalition ensures that these solutions are ready when needed. This includes working with partners like the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to promote innovation and accessibility.

Member Organizations

MC2 includes diverse organizations committed to strengthening the medical countermeasure enterprise. 

  • Academic Institutions: Research universities play a key role in basic and applied research and incubating medical countermeasures.
  • Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies: From therapeutics to vaccines to medical devices, industry partners work to expand and secure domestic manufacturing capacity and medical supply chains.
  • Non-Profit Organizations: Non-profit leaders work to expand access, support innovation, and develop industry-wide standards to guarantee quality and safety.

Driving Sound Policy and Public-Private Partnerships

MC2 enhances national public health security and emergency preparedness. Therefore, we:

  • Support Domestic Manufacturing: Because reliable supply chains are critical, we promote local production as emphasized by Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
  • Facilitate Medical Innovation:  We encourage the development of vaccines, drugs, and therapies.
  • Strengthen Partnerships: We collaborate across sectors to build a resilient medical countermeasure infrastructure.

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