NGDI Associate Dr. Robert Hancock, 2011 Fellow of CAHS
The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences recognizes individuals of great accomplishment and achievement in the academic health sciences in Canada.
NGDI Funds Travelships for Students to 2011 AAPS General Meeting
The NGDI-UBC is pleased to offer four travelships for eligible students presenting papers at the 2011 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition to be held on October 23-27th in Washington DC.
NGDI Distinguished Lectureship Seminar Series: Dr. Julio Montaner
Dr. Julio Montaner gave a seminar on on May 13 titled “Treatment as Prevention: HAART expansion–a powerful strategy to reduce AIDS morbidity and mortality and HIV incidence”.
MITACS Presentation with Lawrence Meadows
Lawrence Meadows, Business Development Director at MITACS, was at the UBC Michael Smith Laboratories Auditorium on May 6 to give a presentation to faculty members and graduate students.
The Vaccine Landscape for Neglected Diseases
BIO Ventures for Global Health’s new report, The Vaccine Landscape for Neglected Diseases, discusses vaccine research trends and recommends actions in the battle against neglected diseases.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks proposals for Round 7 of Grand Challenges Explorations
$100,000 Grants Available for Unconventional Ideas to Address Global Health Issues.
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.
Saving Lives at Birth – Grand Challenges Canada Announcement
Saving Lives at Birth seeks to improve maternal and newborn health in the developing world. Deadline extended to May 6, 2011.
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!
New Meningitis A Vaccine for Africa – MenAfriVac
The Meningitis Vaccine Project provides African health authorities, for the first time, with an affordable, long-term solution that protects even young children against meningitis A.