May June 2017 Global Health Matters e-newsletter

May June 2017 Global Health Matters e-newsletter

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May / June 2017

Congressional appropriators consider Fogarty's impact As the Fiscal Year 2018 budget is being discussed in Congress, a number of appropriators have discussed Fogarty's role in global health research. >> Full article
Fogarty cheered by supporters at CUGH annual meeting Attendees of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health annual meeting applaud Fogarty as an important champion for global health around the world. >> Full article
Focus: how Americans benefit from global health research To protect the health and safety of Americans, Fogarty has for three decades managed grant programs that develop scientific expertise in developing countries. >> Full article Zika vaccine trial site in Peru led by Fogarty trainee Fogarty-supported Chagas, dengue research teams help tackle Zika outbreak HIV research by Fogarty trainees brings changes to US treatment protocols Fogarty trainees study Colombian family for clues to prevent Alzheimer's Fogarty protects US by strengthening pandemic response in West Africa
Opinion: Empowering developing countries to direct their own research Fogarty Director Dr. Roger I. Glass discusses how the concept of empowerment is central to Fogarty's mission and the research training programs it supports. >> Full article
Co-founder of Fogarty's RAPIDD modeling program is remembered Fogarty senior scientist Dr. Ellis McKenzie was remembered at a special conference for his role in mathematical modeling research, and for the positive change he brought to the careers of researchers. >> Full article
Q&A: Dr Elioda Tumwesigye, Ugandan Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, Uganda's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and a former Fogarty trainee, discusses Fogarty's impact on his career, and how his training has helped Uganda. >> Full article
New fact sheets detail Fogarty history, accomplishments Fogarty has produced a number of new fact sheets detailing its history, key accomplishments, economic impact and other information. They are available for downloading and easy printing. >> Fogarty fact sheets
Fogarty@50 As we mark our 50th year, we are featuring comments from members of our community on how Fogarty programs have aided their careers and advanced their research. Viewpoints of Fogarty About Fogarty's 50th Anniversary Join the discussion on Twitter with #Fogarty50 How has Fogarty impacted your career? Submit your story in text, photo or video link to FICInfo@mail.nih.gov .

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