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Research Roundup: New TB drug regimen for drug-resistant infections, Gates Foundation to fund study for coronavirus cure, and long-acting treatment for HIV
PATH/Doune Porter
March 9, 2020

Research Roundup: New TB drug regimen for drug-resistant infections, Gates Foundation to fund study for coronavirus cure, and long-acting treatment for HIV

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Research Roundup: Ebola vaccine licensed in five African countries, Sanofi & HHS to develop COVID-19 vaccine, and digital AMR platform in Zambia
PATH/Matthew Dakin
February 24, 2020

Research Roundup: Ebola vaccine licensed in five African countries, Sanofi & HHS to develop COVID-19 vaccine, and digital AMR platform in Zambia

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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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
PATH/Nguyen Phu Cuong
January 27, 2020

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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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
PATH/Patrick McKern
January 21, 2020

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Faces of Innovation: Dr. Aileen Marty, researcher at Florida International University
GHTC
November 25, 2019

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.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Faces of Innovation: Dr. Katie Button-Simons, researcher at University of Notre Dame
GHTC
November 22, 2019

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.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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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
PATH/Felix Masi
November 18, 2019

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Research Roundup: Strain of polio eradicated, NIH & Gates Foundation partner to find genetic cures for HIV & sickle cell, and G20 health ministers issue declaration
Richard Franco
October 28, 2019

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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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
PATH/Matthew Dakin
August 19, 2019

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Research Roundup: A 'Google' for biomedical data, alarming surge in drug-resistant HIV, and CEPI partners with Valneva to develop Chikungunya vaccine
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
August 5, 2019

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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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
PATH/Patrick McKern
July 8, 2019

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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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
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
May 20, 2019

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Innovating the way towards UHC at WHA
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
May 10, 2019

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.

Philip Kenol GHTC
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Research Roundup: the cost of wiping out TB, a global hub for AMR, and US begins $10 million vaccine project against Marburg virus
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
March 25, 2019

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.

Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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Research Roundup: New treatment for sleeping sickness, innovations to combat AMR, and Merck Ebola vaccine update
PATH/Mike Wang
November 18, 2018

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Research Roundup: Metagenomics sequencing, combinations of antibodies that suppress HIV, and a partnership to reduce child deaths from AMR
PATH/Satvir Malhotra
October 21, 2018

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Research Roundup: Rotavirus vaccine receives WHO prequalification, mosquito repellent paint, and new health security partnership
PATH/Wendy Stone
October 7, 2018

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Overheard at UNGA: 4 key takeaways on global health innovation
UN Photo/Loey Felipe
September 27, 2018

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.

Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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Research Roundup: Predatory bacteria, genetically engineered mosquitoes, and tracking disease outbreaks from space
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
September 9, 2018

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.

Ansley Kahn
GHTC
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Preparing the ground in the Brazilian Amazon for a new antimalarial to reduce relapse
Neil Palmer/CIAT
April 23, 2018

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.

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