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From the Breakthroughs Blog: 2016

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: Virus mapping, Zika complications, and antibiotic development
David Jacobs
December 18, 2016

Research Roundup: Virus mapping, Zika complications, and antibiotic development

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: HIV drug resistance, the 21st Century Cures Act, and more
Architect of the Capitol
December 11, 2016

Research Roundup: HIV drug resistance, the 21st Century Cures Act, and more

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: A Zika treatment, an HIV cure, and a MERS vaccine
PATH/Aaron Joel Santos
December 4, 2016

Research Roundup: A Zika treatment, an HIV cure, and a MERS 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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A cornucopia of thanks
November 20, 2016

A cornucopia of thanks

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, GHTC asked our members and staff to share what they are most thankful for in global health.

Marissa Chmiola GHTC
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Research Roundup: Long-lasting pills, HIV testing, and starving bacteria of iron
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
November 20, 2016

Research Roundup: Long-lasting pills, HIV testing, and starving bacteria of iron

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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Why GHTC is joining the call for an essential diagnostics list
PATH/Gena Morgan
November 15, 2016

Why GHTC is joining the call for an essential diagnostics list

An essential diagnostic list list in a smart, cost-effective idea that could advance diagnostic R&D and access.

Matthew Robinson GHTC
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Research Roundup: Treating drug-resistant infections, Ebola virus mutations, and Zika vaccine clinical trials
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
November 13, 2016

Research Roundup: Treating drug-resistant infections, Ebola virus mutations, and Zika vaccine clinical trials

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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TB epidemic looms large in era of declining R&D funding
PATH/Katrina Peach
November 10, 2016

TB epidemic looms large in era of declining R&D funding

October 2016 delivered two sobering wake-up calls: The tuberculosis (TB) epidemic is larger than many realized, and TB R&D has has fallen to its lowest level in seven years.

Mike Frick Treatment Action Group
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Research Roundup: Cow antibodies, Zika’s impact on male fertility, and hepatitis C research
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
November 6, 2016

Research Roundup: Cow antibodies, Zika’s impact on male fertility, and hepatitis C research

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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DFID lays out vision to tackle global challenges through investments in research
Rob Oxley/DFID
November 3, 2016

DFID lays out vision to tackle global challenges through investments in research

The United Kingdom’s Department for International Development released it’s first-ever research review, laying out a vision for how it will invest £390 million in research and technology per year over the next four years to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.

Jenny Blair PATH
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Research Roundup: Gene editing, mosquito takeover, and decoys for drug resistance
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
October 30, 2016

Research Roundup: Gene editing, mosquito takeover, and decoys for drug resistance

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: Pharmaceutical waste and superbugs, resistance to insecticides, and vaccines for crises
David Jacobs
October 23, 2016

Research Roundup: Pharmaceutical waste and superbugs, resistance to insecticides, and vaccines for crises

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: Ebola treatment, black widow virus, and Zika syndrome
Army Medicine
October 16, 2016

Research Roundup: Ebola treatment, black widow virus, and Zika syndrome

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: Flu vaccines, HIV in kids, and a cross-continental R&D partnership
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
October 9, 2016

Research Roundup: Flu vaccines, HIV in kids, and a cross-continental R&D partnership

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: Kid-friendly TB treatment, drug manufacturing on-the-go, diarrheal disease, and more
TB Alliance
October 2, 2016

Research Roundup: Kid-friendly TB treatment, drug manufacturing on-the-go, diarrheal disease, and more

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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How did global health R&D fare at UNGA 71?
UN Photo/Joao Araujo Pinto
September 28, 2016

How did global health R&D fare at UNGA 71?

The 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded this week. Breakthroughs gives a synopsis of the key global health R&D issues discussed at the assembly and what actions were taken.

Matthew Robinson GHTC
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The world commits to the AMR fight
GHTC/Matthew Robinson
September 27, 2016

The world commits to the AMR fight

At the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders made an unprecedented collective commitment to fighting the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. GHTC and Global Health Council analyze what that commitment entails, why it matters, and the importance of what happens next.

Matthew Robinson GHTC Danielle Heiberg Global Health Council
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Research Roundup: Clinical trial data, Mayaro virus, antimicrobial resistance, and more
CDC/James Gathany
September 25, 2016

Research Roundup: Clinical trial data, Mayaro virus, antimicrobial resistance, and more

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: Trojan horse antibody against Ebola, the breakthrough that led to Hepatitis C cures, and Zika infection in monkeys
Evelyn Hockstein/PATH
September 18, 2016

Research Roundup: Trojan horse antibody against Ebola, the breakthrough that led to Hepatitis C cures, and Zika infection in monkeys

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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