Fogarty/NIH news: NIH MEPI junior faculty training, research in China

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July / August 2015 NIH awards $36M to train junior faculty in Africa through MEPI program Rwandan Minister of Health Dr Agnes Binagwaho discusses country's health advances Former Fogarty trainees help eliminate hepatitis C in Georgia Fogarty aims to inspire future global health leaders Focus on research in China: Research advances in China improve health globally Chinese researchers discovered effectiveness of artemisinin against malaria Arsenic added to cancer therapy after studies in China Benzene research in China informs EPA regulation More on research in China Also in This Issue: More articles E-news exclusives Stay Connected with Fogarty Funding Opportunities: Upcoming Deadlines Upcoming Events

NIH awards $36M to train junior faculty in Africa through MEPI program 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 Rwandan Minister of Health discusses country's health advances During a recent visit to the NIH, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Rwandan Minister of Health, spoke on health equity, ethics and evidence. >> Full article Former Fogarty trainees help eliminate hepatitis C in Georgia 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 Fogarty inspires future global health leaders 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 FOCUS ON RESEARCH IN CHINA Research advances in China improve health globally 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 Chinese researchers discovered effectiveness of artemisinin against malaria Scientists in China transformed an ancient herbal remedy into artemisinin, discovering a new class of drugs for malaria treatment. >> Full article Arsenic added to cancer therapy after studies in China Chinese scientists were the first to identify arsenic as a treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). >> Full article Benzene research in China informs EPA regulation Benzene studies in China contributed to the U.S. decision to limit benzene in gasoline, and Chinese regulations reducing workplace exposure. >> Full article More on research in China: Asian diet examined for clues to improve health Chinese study shows folic acid helps reduce stroke risk Q and A with Dr Roger Detels on HIV/AIDS research and training in China Profile: Fogarty Scholar Dr Emily Vogtmann studies cancer threats in China

Also in This Issue HHS announces proposed changes to Common Rule Queen of Spain visits NIH to discuss cancer research People in the news Global health briefs 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 Stay Connected with Fogarty  Fogarty on Facebook  Fogarty on Twitter  Fogarty News - Email notifications of breaking global health research news related to Fogarty, NIH, and other global health leaders. > Subscribe Now  Funding News - Email notifications of new and updated global health research funding opportunities from Fogarty, NIH and other global health leaders. > Subscribe Now

Funding Opportunities: Upcoming Deadlines Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows and Scholars in Public Health Fellowships application deadline: October 13, 2015 Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID) Application deadline: November 18, 2015 Planning for Regional Centers of Research Excellence in Non-communicable Diseases in Low and Middle Income Countries (P20) (RFA-CA-15-007) from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Application deadline: December 10, 2015 NEW > Emerging Global Leader Award for LMIC scientists Application deadline: December 16, 2015 Global Brain Disorders Research R21 and R01 Application deadline: January 5, 2016 International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) for U.S. scientists Application deadline: March 2, 2016 All Fogarty funding opportunities Subscribe to NIH global health funding opportunities email alerts

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