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DFID sets out focus on research and innovation
Priti Patel, International Development secretary, launched the first-ever DFID Research Review at the Grand Challenges Conference in London hosted by the BMGF. The Research...
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Multimorbidity
Multimorbidity. photo cred – caratello Throughout the world, as life expectancy increases, the population incidence of non-communicable diseases is also increasing. Further,...
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Global Challenges Research Fund
Global Challenges Research Fund. Source – Pexels They are keen to receive input from a wide-range of individuals and institutions across all academic disciplines,...
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New Director of UKCDS
Vicky Morgan, UKCDS Director. Today, Vicky Morgan has been announced as the new Director of the UK Collaborative on Development Sciences (UKCDS). Vicky will lead UKCDS over the...
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Mesh: A New Community for Health Researchers
Mesh a new community for health researchers. Source – pexels Hosted by The Global Health Network, mesh aims to provide an online meeting place where community engagement...
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Research funders join forces to tackle Zika virus
Research funders join forces to tackle Zika virus. Source: pexels The Zika Rapid Response Initiative was launched by the Medical research Council (MRC) with an initial £1...
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Changes to the UKCDS team
Helen Beadman Due to a change in personal circumstances, Fiona Reid has decided to step down as Director of UKCDS. Since joining UKCDS in September, Fiona has brought a...
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UK spends big on global health research
UK spends big on global health research. Photo cred – MMU The UK government has stepped-up its contribution to global health with new funding to fight malaria,...
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New Year’s Honours list
New Year’s Honours List. Photo cred – mature times These include: Prof David Mackay – former Chief Scientific Advisor of the Department for Energy and Climate Change...