Emerge, Leaders in Emerging Diseases Epidemiology Research Training
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Global Infectious Diseases (GID)
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Emerge, Leaders in Emerging Diseases Epidemiology Research Training
Principal Institution
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Lescano, Andres G
Project Contact Information
Email:
andres.lescano.g@upch.pe
Year(s) Awarded
2005-2030
Country
Peru
Collaborators
Johns Hopkins University
Project Description
The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged Latin America and Peru specifically, demonstrating the importance of emerging diseases research and response capacities. Effective response to future outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics will require better-trained, experienced epidemiologists, in larger numbers. A partnership between the Peruvian CDC and world class academic institutions in Peru and the United States can prepare the next generation of emerging diseases specialists that an response to this challenge.
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