September / October 2023

Focus: Researchers persevere in Ukraine Â

Since the Russian invasion, Fogarty grantees working in Ukraine have shown resilience and resolve. We acknowledge the many researchers worldwide who face grave challenges, yet we showcase these Ukrainian projects to highlight scientific fortitude and the strength of our common human spirit.Â

The collateral benefits of PEPFARÂ

Acting Director Peter Kilmarx reflects on 20 years of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the benefits it has brought to public health beyond the HIV/AIDS response.Â

Fogarty bolsters research equity with supplemental awardsÂ

Additional funding to current Fogarty grants will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in research training programs.Â

Catching up with APTI fellowsÂ

Fogarty caught up with three fellows from the inaugural group of fellows from the African Postdoctoral Training Initiative (APTI) to learn more about how the program has impacted their careers and research, and their goals for the future.Â

At the intersection of medicine & community-based health

Raj Panjabi, former senior director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the White House National Security Council, discusses pandemic preparedness and lessons learned from COVID-19.Â

Also in this issue

People in the news:Â

Global health briefs:

Funding opportunities

Featured Event

Global Mental Health Research without Borders ConferenceÂ

Date: October 30-November 1, 2023
Location: NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, Maryland, USA

This event will bring together researchers, innovators, and other scholars from around the globe to highlight findings from cutting-edge science and explore new opportunities for groundbreaking research.

Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health, Grand Challenges Canada, Wellcome, and the International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders.

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