Global Vaccine Data Network – GVDN

The Global Vaccine Data Network® (GVDN™) is the world's largest collaborative platform for real-world vaccine safety and effectiveness science. The network spans over 30 low, middle, and high-income countries and hundreds of millions of people. Our mission is to detect, understand, and mitigate adverse events related to vaccines—quickly, transparently, and globally. As disinformation spreads and trust erodes, our work has never been more critical. We believe the world needs a permanent, agile vaccine safety infrastructure—ready for the next pandemic. GVDN is leading that effort. To this end ee are seeking visionary partners to help us: Sustain global real-world evidence (RWE) systems Build scalable tools for pandemic monitoring Combat misinformation with rigorous science Support ethical, community-led research in underserved regions In a world facing rising vaccine hesitancy, and shrinking health budgets, GVDN stands as a critical global contributor to vaccine science, trust and safety. Built during COVID-19 and spanning over 350 million people across 30+ countries, our network provides the real-world evidence needed to detect rare vaccine harms, respond to disinformation, and protect lives. With core infrastructure now under threat, we are seeking visionary partners to sustain this public good and ensure the world does not lose the science it needs to navigate the next pandemic. Interested in supporting GVDN’s mission or learning more? 👉 gvdn@auckland.ac.nz