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Dr. Robert Hancock`s Peptide Work May Lead to New Treatment Approach to Malaria

Dr. Robert Hancock`s Peptide Work May Lead to New Treatment Approach to Malaria

Anti-inflammatory agents developed by NGDI Co-Founder Robert Hancock, used in combination with anti-malarial drugs, have been shown to boost survival rates of severe malaria.

2012 AAPS Pharmaceuticals in Global Health Student Travelships

2012 AAPS Pharmaceuticals in Global Health Student Travelships

NGDI-UBC is pleased to offer travelships for eligible students presenting papers at the 2012 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition.

NGDI-UBC article in the International Pharmacy Journal

NGDI-UBC article in the International Pharmacy Journal

An article on NGDI and the work it has been doing at UBC was published in the International Pharmacy Journal.

Update on NGDI – CDRD Partnership: One year later

Update on NGDI – CDRD Partnership: One year later

Fight Against Neglected Global Diseases Moves Another Step Forward Through a Partnership Between CDRD and NGDI-UBC.

NGDI associate member receives Grand Challenges grant

NGDI associate member receives Grand Challenges grant

Congratulations to NGDI associate member Richard Lester who received a $100,000 grant for his project WelTel through Grand Challenges Canada.

NGDI and SBN Celebrate Research Week

NGDI and SBN Celebrate Research Week

NGDI and The Science Biotechnology Network presents a seminar and poster event in light of Celebrate Research Week.

NGDI Distinguished Lectureship Seminar: Dr. Keith Martin

NGDI Distinguished Lectureship Seminar: Dr. Keith Martin

Please come and hear Dr. Keith Martin speak about the work he is doing to bridge the knowledge-action gap in global health at NGDI’s fifth Distinguished Lectureship Seminar.

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases

Partners pledge innovative, coordinated action aimed at new World Health Organisation goals

NGDI Associate David Grierson receives $400,000 CIHR Grant for HIV Work

NGDI Associate David Grierson receives $400,000 CIHR Grant for HIV Work

The project explores a new Anti-HIV/AIDS strategy regarding small molecule inhibitors.

NGDI-UBC Annual Report 2011

NGDI-UBC Annual Report 2011

The NGDI Annual Report has been released.  To view the report, please download here.