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September / October 2013

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African medical schools see culture change

The Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI), funded by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and NIH, spurs African medical education to quickly evolve.
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Fogarty awards new grants

Fogarty announces grant awards for four research training programs:

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NIH Clinical Center celebrates 60 years

There are countless reasons to celebrate the success of the NIH Clinical Center, which celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year.
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Fellow studies Rwanda's surgical capacity

Dr. Robin Petroze completed the first comprehensive assessment ever of Rwanda's surgical system during a Fogarty research fellowship.
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Role of gender in global health research

Dr. Janine A. Clayton, Director of NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health, discusses why we need research on women's health.
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Focus on the Human Microbiome Project

Research supported by the NIH Human Microbiome Project shows promise, and results could someday lead to new approaches to treat malnutrition, asthma, obesity, diabetes and other conditions.
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