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Fogarty’s contribution to noncommunicable disease research at NIH

In the U.S., chronic diseases are responsible for about seven out of every 10 deaths, and so the NIH focuses a substantial portion of its attention and budget on NCDs. Given that its purpose is to advance the mission of NIH, Fogarty also makes foundational investments in worldwide NCD research and the global NCD workforce.

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In her own words: Jody Olsen (former director of the Peace Corps)

On March 4, Judy Olsen, former director of the Peace Corps, visited NIH to discuss her memoir, “A Million Miles” and shared lessons learned over a long career. Olsen led various NGOs and served as a visiting professor at the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Social Work in addition to her work with the Peace Corps.

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Getting to the ‘heart’ of mentorship and global cardiovascular health

Dr. Mark Huffman, cardiologist, was given the opportunity to analyze data on the presentation, management, and outcomes from more than 25,000 patients with acute coronary syndrome (heart attacks) at 125 hospitals in Kerala, a south Indian state. He believes the most rewarding aspect of his work is seeing long-term benefits for Americans come to fruition.

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Seeing and becoming: Q&A with Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH

Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe, a professor of medicine at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and former Fogarty advisory board member, focuses on implementation of evidence-based interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction in the U.S. and strengthening research capacity and reducing cardiovascular disease burden in Africa.

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Could a task-sharing tool for hypertension control in Guatemala benefit the US?

An emerging mobile app might help provide access to hypertension diagnosis and management for patients in Guatemala. Even more, this Fogarty-funded project could translate to benefits for patients residing farther north.

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US-Uganda collaboration examines how viral infection affects breast cancer

A collaboration between Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington, and the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala aims to understand how HIV (and related immune system effects) influences breast cancer tumors in women living with HIV.

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Father of STI research passes

Dr. King Kennard Holmes, an infectious disease specialist, died in Seattle after a long illness on March 9, 2025. He was 87 years old. Holmes, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Global Health and Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW), served as a Fogarty Advisory Board member from 2013 through 2019.

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Updated April 21, 2025