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Quiz: Test your knowledge of NTD innovation
GHTC
January 21, 2021

Quiz: Test your knowledge of NTD innovation

How much do you know about combatting neglected tropical diseases? In recognition of World NTD Day on January 30, GHTC is testing our readers' knowledge of NTD innovation.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: NIAID begins new antibody trials, convalescent plasma may lower COVID-19 risk, and Pfizer vaccine appears effective against mutation
PATH/Eric Becker
January 11, 2021

Research Roundup: NIAID begins new antibody trials, convalescent plasma may lower COVID-19 risk, and Pfizer vaccine appears effective against mutation

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Six issues to watch in US global health R&D policy in 2021
IAEA imagebank, NLO Office, Syrian Arab Republic
January 5, 2021

Six issues to watch in US global health R&D policy in 2021

2021 is shaping up to be an extraordinarily consequential year for US policy for global health and medical research, as a new presidential administration and Congress take charge against the backdrop of a global pandemic that has killed 1.6 million people worldwide and set back decades of progress in global health. As 2021 begins, here are some of the top policy issues GHTC will be tracking.
Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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Research Roundup: Moderna shot gets EUA, 2 monoclonal antibody treatments enter phase 3 trials, and first at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic gets EUA
PATH/Rocky Prajapati
December 21, 2020

Research Roundup: Moderna shot gets EUA, 2 monoclonal antibody treatments enter phase 3 trials, and first at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic gets EUA

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: COVID-19 vaccine allocation plans, an at-home diagnostic, and positive results on a new treatment
PATH/Patrick McKern
September 21, 2020

Research Roundup: COVID-19 vaccine allocation plans, an at-home diagnostic, and positive results on a new treatment

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: COVID-19 steroid treatment studies, long-lasting antibodies, and NIH support for diagnostics
PATH/Patrick McKern
September 8, 2020

Research Roundup: COVID-19 steroid treatment studies, long-lasting antibodies, and NIH support for diagnostics

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: A simple, rapid COVID-19 diagnostic, a potential remdesivir-like treatment, and nasal spray vaccines
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
August 31, 2020

Research Roundup: A simple, rapid COVID-19 diagnostic, a potential remdesivir-like treatment, and nasal spray vaccines

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: Antibody level tests, monoclonal antibody research, and funding for vaccine distribution in LMICs
PATH/Patrick McKern
August 10, 2020

Research Roundup: Antibody level tests, monoclonal antibody research, and funding for vaccine distribution in LMICs

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: Countries sign on to global vaccine initiative, scientists call for COVID-19 challenge trials, and a new TB test profiles drug resistance
PATH/Aaron Joel Santos
July 20, 2020

Research Roundup: Countries sign on to global vaccine initiative, scientists call for COVID-19 challenge trials, and a new TB test profiles drug resistance

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Anna Kovacevich GHTC
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Research Roundup: A repurposed drug and antibodies for COVID-19 and the impact of blood type
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
June 22, 2020

Research Roundup: A repurposed drug and antibodies for COVID-19 and the impact of blood type

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: COVID-19 vaccine packaging, trials, and asymptomatic spread
Eric Sales/ Asian Development Bank
June 15, 2020

Research Roundup: COVID-19 vaccine packaging, trials, and asymptomatic spread

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: 5 finalist COVID-19 vaccines, convalescent plasma results, and new WHO access pool
NIAID
June 8, 2020

Research Roundup: 5 finalist COVID-19 vaccines, convalescent plasma results, and new WHO access pool

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: Race is on for a COVID-19 vaccine
PATH/Patrick McKern
May 26, 2020

Research Roundup: Race is on for a COVID-19 vaccine

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: Volunteering to be infected with COVID-19 for science and more coronavirus vaccine R&D news
PATH/Matthew Dakin
May 18, 2020

Research Roundup: Volunteering to be infected with COVID-19 for science and more coronavirus vaccine R&D news

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: Coronavirus mutations, COVID-19 in children, and research at risk
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
May 11, 2020

Research Roundup: Coronavirus mutations, COVID-19 in children, and research at risk

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: COVID-19 diagnostics challenge, remdesivir results, and vaccine development at warp speed
Flickr/John Donges
May 4, 2020

Research Roundup: COVID-19 diagnostics challenge, remdesivir results, and vaccine development at warp speed

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

Julien Rashid GHTC
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Research Roundup: NIH starts hydroxychloroquine clinical trial, clinical trial begins of second US COVID-19 vaccine, and anti-parasite drug may help treat coronavirus
April 13, 2020

Research Roundup: NIH starts hydroxychloroquine clinical trial, clinical trial begins of second US COVID-19 vaccine, and anti-parasite drug may help treat coronavirus

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: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts, second patient cured of HIV, and new collaboration fills data gap on use of antimalarials in pregnancy
PATH/Patrick McKern
March 16, 2020

Research Roundup: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts, second patient cured of HIV, and new collaboration fills data gap on use of antimalarials in pregnancy

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 launches digital EML, coronavirus vaccine ready for testing, and coronavirus treatment study underway
PATH/Matthew Dakin
March 2, 2020

Research Roundup: WHO launches digital EML, coronavirus vaccine ready for testing, and coronavirus treatment study underway

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 outbreak wanes, remdesivir prevents MERS coronavirus disease in monkeys, and Trump's budget would cut global health programs
PATH/Patrick McKern
February 17, 2020

Research Roundup: Ebola outbreak wanes, remdesivir prevents MERS coronavirus disease in monkeys, and Trump's budget would cut global health programs

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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