March April 2018 Global Health Matters e-newsletter

March April 2018 Global Health Matters e-newsletter

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March / April 2018

On 50th anniversary, Fogarty reviews progress Join Fogarty on May 1 to commemorate 50 years of its global health research and training programs. The full-day symposium, titled "Fogarty at 50: What are the new frontiers in global health research?" will be webcast live. May 1 Symposium - Fogarty at 50 Book - Fogarty at 50: Advancing science for global health since 1968
NIH, Fogarty discuss health inequities at CUGH annual meeting Representatives from Fogarty and from across NIH discussed health inequities at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health annual meeting, held in New York City in March. >> Full article
We have come so far, yet much remains to be done As Fogarty celebrates its 50th anniversary, Director Dr. Roger I. Glass reflects on the Center's accomplishments and remembers its namesake, Rep. John Edward Fogarty. >> Full article
Low-cost mental health innovation enables access to care in Africa, US A program in Zimbabwe developed with partial support from Fogarty helps reduce the mental health treatment gap by training lay health workers to deliver problem-solving therapy. >> Full article
Focus on adolescent health research As the largest global adolescent population in history transitions into adulthood, Fogarty and NIH are supporting research into multiple aspects of youth health, including teen pregnancy, tobacco use, and HIV testing and care. Fogarty's adolescent research key to future good health Adolescents are often overlooked by health researchers but have unique health issues that require study. Teen pregnancy can impact health for a lifetime A Fogarty grantee aims to explain the relationship between teen birth and cardiovascular disease later in life. Healthy habits in teens help reduce NCD burden Fogarty-supported studies show associations between exposure to tobacco use in movies and teen tobacco use. Fogarty supports research to fight HIV/AIDS in teens Stopping the spread of HIV among teens is a critical global issue that Fogarty-funded researchers are working to address.

Also in this issue

  • Advancing research in Peru: Q and A with Dr Patricia Garcia Dr. Garcia of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia discusses how Fogarty shaped her career, and fostering research collaborations in-country and across the globe.

  • Profile: Armed with career development award, former Fogarty Fellow fights rheumatic heart disease in Malawi Five years after completing a Fogarty global health fellowship in pediatric cardiology, Dr. Amy Sims Sanyahumbi has returned to Malawi.

  • Research!America honors Fogarty Director Roger Glass Dr. Glass was presented the 2018 Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award for his research and advocacy efforts in global health.

  • People in the news: Infectious diseases expert Dr. Robert Redfield leading CDC Dr. Josephine Olsen appointed Peace Corps director Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves has new CEO Dymphna van der Lans Dr. Jeremy Farrar to continue as Wellcome Trust director CUGH recognizes Dr. Michael Merson global health leadership Dr. Clement Adebamowo recognized by clinical oncology society Longtime Fogarty grantee Dr. Peter Mason dies Details: People in the news

  • Global health briefs: NIH unveils plan for universal flu vaccine NIA-Alzheimer's Association framework to spur Alzheimer's research NIH releases adolescent brain data New mental health data tools are available from NIHMH Nursing Now campaign launched Violence and mental health report released Details: Global health briefs

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