January / February 2024

India’s impact on global healthÂ

India has the largest population in the world and boasts one of the largest diaspora populations. And when it comes to the world of global health and medicine, the nation is a powerhouse.Â

USAID awards $45 million to African scientists developing HIV vaccineÂ

The BRILLIANT Consortium will implement the HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa program.Â

Seeing is believing: My year helming the Fogarty International CenterÂ

Acting Fogarty Director Peter Kilmarx recounts his experience witnessing Fogarty's impact on global health firsthand during a multi-country trip to Africa, Asia and Europe.Â

Finding the connection between malaria and brain developmentÂ

Dr. Chandy John researches how and why severe malaria affects cognition in children. “The preliminary data are quite clear in showing that severe malaria affects cognition long-term.”Â

Finding causes of heart failure in Western KenyaÂ

Dr. Gerald Bloomfield's Fogarty project led to the development of a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Kenya.Â

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Featured Event

Join Fogarty at CUGH 2024Â

Date: March 7-10, 2024
Event type: Los Angeles, California (USA)

The annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) conference is themed “Global Health Without Borders: Acting for Impact.” NIH is sponsoring several sessions, including a Fogarty listening session.Â

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