From the Breakthroughs Blog: Antimicrobial Resistance
Research Roundup: Ebola vaccine licensed in five African countries, Sanofi & HHS to develop COVID-19 vaccine, and digital AMR platform in Zambia
Research Roundup: Gates Research Institute to develop TB vaccine, scientists begin work on vaccine for new coronavirus, and world is reliant on handful of companies to combat AMR
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: Lack of R&D to combat AMR, first diagnostic for new virus from China, and WHO's urgent global health challenges for the decade
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Faces of Innovation: Dr. Aileen Marty, researcher at Florida International University
Faces of Innovation—a new GHTC project that features scientists on the front lines of research and development on new global health tools and technologies—profiles Dr. Aileen Marty, who we met at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Conference. Dr. Marty works at Florida International University and serves on the President’s Advisory Council for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.
Faces of Innovation: Dr. Katie Button-Simons, researcher at University of Notre Dame
Faces of Innovation—a new GHTC project that features scientists on the front lines of research and development on new global health tools and technologies—profiles Dr. Katie Button-Simons, who we met at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Conference, who does research on drug-resistance in malaria at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Research Roundup: the threat of antibiotic resistant infections, J&J Ebola vaccine roll out in DRC, and Merck Ebola vaccine granted marketing approval by European Commission
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: Strain of polio eradicated, NIH & Gates Foundation partner to find genetic cures for HIV & sickle cell, and G20 health ministers issue declaration
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: The first chlamydia vaccine passed a major test, a new drug approved for drug-resistant tuberculosis, and two new Ebola treatments prove highly effective in the DRC
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: A 'Google' for biomedical data, alarming surge in drug-resistant HIV, and CEPI partners with Valneva to develop Chikungunya vaccine
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: GARDP to develop 5 new treatments for antibiotic resistant infections by 2025, researchers eliminated HIV from DNA of infected mice, and G20 leaders commit to advance global health
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: WHO unveils online resource to guide neglected disease R&D, major funding announcements for snakebite research, and TB Alliance awarded grants to develop TB drug candidates
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Innovating the way towards UHC at WHA
Universal health coverage (UHC) will take center stage at the World Health Assembly later this month. While there are many building blocks to achieve UHC, one integral pillar that is too often overlooked is innovation—the creation of new and improved drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tools. Global health research and development is indispensable in delivering on the vision of quality health for all.
Research Roundup: the cost of wiping out TB, a global hub for AMR, and US begins $10 million vaccine project against Marburg virus
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: New treatment for sleeping sickness, innovations to combat AMR, and Merck Ebola vaccine update
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: Metagenomics sequencing, combinations of antibodies that suppress HIV, and a partnership to reduce child deaths from AMR
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Research Roundup: Rotavirus vaccine receives WHO prequalification, mosquito repellent paint, and new health security partnership
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Overheard at UNGA: 4 key takeaways on global health innovation
A “who’s who” of politicians, philanthropists, CEOs, and civil society leaders descended upon New York City this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). GHTC was there, serving as your eyes and ears on the ground. Here is what we heard and our top four takeaways on global health R&D.
Research Roundup: Predatory bacteria, genetically engineered mosquitoes, and tracking disease outbreaks from space
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Preparing the ground in the Brazilian Amazon for a new antimalarial to reduce relapse
Tackling malaria in the Brazilian Amazon has proved challenging. But furtunetly, a solution could be in sight.