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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: Vaccine candidate for gestational malaria, FDA fast-tracks coronavirus diagnostic, and Zika vaccine induces potent Zika and dengue antibodies
PATH/Matthew Dakin
February 10, 2020

Research Roundup: Vaccine candidate for gestational malaria, FDA fast-tracks coronavirus diagnostic, and Zika vaccine induces potent Zika and dengue antibodies

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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3 takeaways from the inaugural Global Health Security Conference
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
June 27, 2019

3 takeaways from the inaugural Global Health Security Conference

Last week, the Australian government and the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security convened practitioners, researchers, educators, and decision-makers across the fields of public health, medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, government, defense, and anthropology for the first Global Health Security Conference in Sydney to examine the progress made to date in strengthening health systems and to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancing the international community’s ability to respond more efficiently and effectively to future health crises.

Philip Kenol 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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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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A year in review: The global health innovation stories that shaped 2017
Sanofi Pasteur / Patrick Boulen
December 20, 2017

A year in review: The global health innovation stories that shaped 2017

As the year comes to an end, GHTC is reflecting on the top stories in global health innovation that made news in 2017.

Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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Celebrating ten years of GHTC & a decade of progress in global health innovation
December 17, 2017

Celebrating ten years of GHTC & a decade of progress in global health innovation

As we close out our 10th anniversary year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our shared progress and celebrate the headlines and moments that shaped global health R&D over the past decade. Check out some of the highlights...

Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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​G20: Connecting the dots on global health innovation, sustainable development, and health security
PATH/Jared Wilmoth
May 7, 2017

​G20: Connecting the dots on global health innovation, sustainable development, and health security

On April 28, senior leaders from government, the private sector, and the global health community came together in Berlin for a lively discuss on how the G20 can advance global health innovation to drive sustainable development and health security.

Jamie Bay Nishi GHTC
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Opening up malaria drug discovery for good
PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
April 23, 2017

Opening up malaria drug discovery for good

Scientists are exploring new open innovation and open source approaches to catalyze malaria drug development and move us closer to achieving the goal of ending malaria for good.

Paul Willis Medicines for Malaria Venture Elizabeth Poll Medicines for Malaria Venture
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A year in review: The top stories in global health innovation that shaped 2016
PATH/Dunia Faulx
December 19, 2016

A year in review: The top stories in global health innovation that shaped 2016

As the year comes to an end, GHTC is reflecting on the top stories in global health innovation that made news 2016. 

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Research Roundup: The HIV and AIDS and STIs edition
International Partnership for Microbicides
July 24, 2016

Research Roundup: The HIV and AIDS and STIs edition

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

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Research Roundup: TB drug development, mosquitoes’ secret weapon, and a new platform for antibiotic R&D
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
June 26, 2016

Research Roundup: TB drug development, mosquitoes’ secret weapon, and a new platform for antibiotic R&D

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

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Research Roundup: New insights into Zika virus, using silk to preserve blood samples, and a single dose oral cholera vaccine
PATH/Glenn Austin
May 15, 2016

Research Roundup: New insights into Zika virus, using silk to preserve blood samples, and a single dose oral cholera vaccine

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

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Incentives and innovative financing mechanisms matter in addressing market failures
PATH/Lesley Reed
April 27, 2016

Incentives and innovative financing mechanisms matter in addressing market failures

When existing market forces alone fall short in ensuring availability of and access to lifesaving health tools, a range of interventions are needed to alter the market and ultimately change the behavior of its actors.

Erin Will Morton
GHTC
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GHTC briefing highlights critical role of US government in advancing global health innovation in an increasingly globalized world
GHTC/Marissa Chmiola
April 24, 2016

GHTC briefing highlights critical role of US government in advancing global health innovation in an increasingly globalized world

On Tuesday, GHTC launched our seventh annual policy report through a congressional briefing and panel discussion. The critical role played by the US government in catalyzing global health research and development was a recurring theme, as panelists discussed the interconnectedness of global and American health and emphasized the need for new health tools to protect against outbreaks and continue progress.

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Research Roundup: Vaccines for Rift Valley Fever, MERS, and Zika
February 21, 2016

Research Roundup: Vaccines for Rift Valley Fever, MERS, and Zika

A vaccine candidate against Rift Valley Fever appears to be safe and effective for livestock and has the potential for use in humans.

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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365 review: Top global health innovation news of 2015
December 22, 2015

365 review: Top global health innovation news of 2015

As 2015 draws to a close, the Global Health Technologies Coalition is reflecting on the past year in global health innovation.

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Research Roundup: flesh-eating bacteria treatment, Hepatitis C in Egypt, and access to compounds for drug discovery
December 20, 2015

Research Roundup: flesh-eating bacteria treatment, Hepatitis C in Egypt, and access to compounds for drug discovery

Global Health Now took an in-depth look at the flesh-eating fungus mycetoma—which enters the body through cuts, and can result in swollen, deformed limbs—in a three-part series on this Untold Global Health Story of 2015.

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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Research Roundup: kid-friendly malaria medicine, Zika fever, priority review vouchers, and more
November 29, 2015

Research Roundup: kid-friendly malaria medicine, Zika fever, priority review vouchers, and more

After four successful Phase 3 clinical trials enrolling more than 3,500 patients in 18 countries, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Pyramax® Granules, a pediatric malaria medicine, a positive opinion under Article 58—a mechanism through which the EMA reviews and issues a scientific opinion on products that are not intended for use in Europe.

Kat Kelly
GHTC
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When breastfeeding is not possible: How an innovative cup can save lives
August 3, 2015

When breastfeeding is not possible: How an innovative cup can save lives

Breast milk is the perfect first food for newborns; it provides nutrients and energy that infants need and contains substances that strengthen their immune systems.

Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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