Fogarty scientists conduct original research in epidemiology and mathematical modeling of diseases, genomic evolution of pathogens, implementation science and population studies. “The Division of International Epidemiology and Population Studies has significantly advanced public health in the U.S. by developing cutting-edge modeling techniques that enhance preparedness and improve responses to pandemics and emerging health threats, directly benefiting the health and safety of Americans,” said David J. Spiro, PhD, the division’s director.
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Researchers looking for funding opportunities would be wise to check out Cures Within Reach (CWR). This Chicago-based nonprofit finances clinical trials that test approved therapies in new indications. Its program, Repurposing Grants for the Rest of the World (ReGRoW), funds clinical trials in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).
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Surgeon Barclay Stewart credits his time as a Fogarty fellow with shaping his career. As a fellow, he worked on projects in Kenya and Ghana. Today, working as director of the Dr. Dana C. Lynge Program for Global and Rural Surgery at the University of Washington, he specializes in the care of injuries, burns and trauma reconstruction.
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Dr. Mensah discusses his work as NHLBI’s director of the Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS). He has authored nearly 500 manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters, and an atlas on heart disease and stroke published by WHO and CDC.
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Director Dr. Kathleen Neuzil discusses how the NIH is preparing for the next quarter century and beyond with its emphasis on data science. This includes aiming to make a wealth of biomedical data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable—or FAIR—to research communities. NIH also seeks to render data usable with artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) supported a global health research study designed to examine strategies for controlling hypertension in Peru. Dr. Jaime Miranda of University of Sydney and Dr. Robert Gilman of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health led this work. Their findings could be applicable in low-resource settings across the globe.
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Former U.S. President James Earl ‘Jimmy’ Carter passed away on December 29, 2024. His legacy as a U.S. president and a Nobel Peace Prize winner is enhanced by his reputation as a passionate advocate for public and global health.
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