NGDI-UBC Annual Report 2011
The NGDI Annual Report has been released. To view the report, please download here.
NGDI Collaborates with UCSF for WHO Contract
Review of Pediatric Medicines in Lower-Middle Income Countries and Adverse Clinical Outcomes.
NGDI Global Sepsis Initiative received $2.8 million grant
This grant for 2011-2014 was received through CIDA under the Muskoka Initiative Partnership Program.
UBC Campaign Launch features NGDI and Kish Wasan
The Neglected Global Diseases Initiative is a priority project for funding with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences under their international engagement section.
Mitacs Globalink Program Now Accepting Applications
The Mitacs Globalink Program is designed to fund research internships for some of the top students in the world.
NGDI Hosts UAEM Students from Central Michigan University
Students toured UBC from Aug 16-19th, 2011.
AAPS 2011 NGDI-UBC Travelships Awarded
2011 AAPS Pharmaceuticals in Global Health Student Travelships Announcements
CDRD Partners with NGDI ‐ UBC to Develop New Interventions for Neglected Global Diseases
The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) and the Neglected Global Diseases Initiative (NGDI-UBC) announced that they will collaborate on developing interventions for neglected global diseases and ensuring their delivery to those in need.
CBC Radio One Interview with Dr. Kishor Wasan
Dr. Kishor Wasan speaks to CBC’s Kirk Williams about the challenges in meeting the needs of impoverished countries and funding research for neglected global diseases.
Dr. Michael Hayden – 2011 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award Recipient
The NGDI’s inaugural speaker, Dr. Michael Hayden has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Canada Gairner Wightman Award. Congratulations!