November / December 2016 Global Health Matters e-newsletter

November / December 2016 Global Health Matters e-newsletter

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November / December 2016

Global health community pays tribute to NIH Director Dr Francis S Collins The global health community gathered to recognize the significant advances supported by NIH Director Dr. Francis S. Collins during his tenure. Global health community pays tribute to Collins Recognizing Collins, a global health hero Opinion by Fogarty Director Dr Roger I Glass Collins discusses the value of global health
International research funders launch World Report Global research funders have launched an interactive, open-access online database and mapping tool of research projects funded around the world. >> Full article
Fogarty provides support to Ebola-affected countries Fogarty has launched a new program to help prepare institutions in countries most affected by the recent Ebola epidemic compete for research training support. >> Full article
NIH-funded trial to assess benefits of clean cookstoves NIH is funding a multi-country study to determine if a widely available, clean, alternative cooking fuel significantly reduces deaths and illnesses caused by household air pollution. >> Full article
Profile: Fogarty Fellow studies lupus in South African children As a Fogarty Fellow in South Africa, Dr. Laura Lewandowski studied pediatric lupus, which is more common and severe in people of African descent. >> Full article
Focus on the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) works with global partners to identify innovative ways to treat and prevent neurological diseases. Developing neurological research capacity in LMICs Chagas disease studies inform Zika research in Brazil NIH funds research network to reduce stroke in Africa

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