July / August 2015
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To encourage junior faculty at African academic institutions to pursue research careers, NIH is awarding up to $36.5 million over five years in the next phase of the Medical Education Partnership Initiative. >> Full article | |
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During a recent visit to the NIH, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Rwandan Minister of Health, spoke on health equity, ethics and evidence. >> Full article |
Georgia has launched a groundbreaking program to rid its population of hepatitis C. Leading the effort are a number of former Fogarty trainees. >> Full article | |
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Fogarty Director Dr. Roger I. Glass discusses how a recent survey of Fogarty-supported Scholars and Fellows demonstrates the positive impact of Fogarty's mentored research program on future global health leaders. >> Full article |
China, a valuable partner with the U.S. in medical research, offers unique opportunities to advance scientific discoveries and improve health across the globe. >> Full article | |
Scientists in China transformed an ancient herbal remedy into artemisinin, discovering a new class of drugs for malaria treatment. >> Full article | |
Chinese scientists were the first to identify arsenic as a treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). >> Full article | |
Benzene studies in China contributed to the U.S. decision to limit benzene in gasoline, and Chinese regulations reducing workplace exposure. >> Full article | |
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Also in This Issue
E-news exclusives
- Funding concept: Planning Grants to Increase Research Capacity for viral Emerging Infectious Diseases in Ebola-affected Countries of West Africa, September 2015
Note: Concepts represent early planning stages for program announcements, request for applications, or solicitations for Fogarty Advisory Board input. Clearance of a concept by Fogarty's Advisory Board does not guarantee it will become an initiative.
- Characterizing Ebola transmission patterns based on Internet news reports, co-authored by Fogarty staff scientist
Clinical Infectious Diseases, September 15, 2015 (published online September 3, 2015)
- NEI team in Liberia investigates ocular effects among Ebola survivors
NEI News Brief, September 8, 2015
- Medecins Sans Frontiere (Doctors Without Borders) receives Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award for leadership in responding to Ebola outbreak in Africa
Lasker Foundation news, September 8, 2015
- Pathogen-specific burdens of community diarrhoea in developing countries: a multisite birth cohort study (MAL-ED)
The Lancet Global Health, September 2015 (published online July 19, 2015)
- Fulbright-Fogarty Scholar on upcoming service in Malawi [podcast]
The Journey, WHUR Howard University Radio, August 30, 2015
- Grantee news: Foes can become friends on the coral reef
Georgia Tech news, August 25, 2015
- Undergrad biomedical engineering teams win NIH’s DEBUT Challenge for design of creative new devices focused on global health and point-of-care technologies
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) news, August 21, 2015
- Grantee news: New diagnostic tools for dehydration severity in children
Brown University news, August 21, 2015
- Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) members [including NIH] fund landmark research into prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases news, August 20, 2015
- Grantee news: Grants bolster HIV-focused research capacity
Vanderbilt University news, August 20, 2015
- Large percentage of youth with HIV may lack immunity to measles, mumps, rubella:
NIH study finds those vaccinated before starting modern HIV therapy may be at risk NICHD/NIH news, August 13, 2015
- Scientists adopt new strategy to find Huntington's disease therapies
Large, international NIH-supported study uses precision medicine to tackle neurological disorders NINDS/NIH news, August 7, 2015
- Dr Peter Kilmarx appointed Fogarty Deputy Director
Fogarty news, July 30, 2015
- Young South African women can adhere to daily PrEP regimen as HIV prevention:
NIH-funded study finds men in Bangkok, Harlem also successful in taking daily dose NIAID/NIH news, July 21, 2015
- Early antiretroviral therapy prevents non-AIDS outcomes in HIV-infected people
NIAID/NIH news, July 20, 2025
- HIV control through treatment durably prevents heterosexual transmission of virus
NIAID/NIH news, July 20, 2015
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