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How a single Fogarty program built a global workforce

The Fogarty Fellows and Scholars program has trained early career, global health researchers for more than two decades. This program shows how mentorship, international partnership, and hands-on experience can shape careers. “Two Decades of Fogarty Training: Nurturing Global Health Scientists,” published recently in Annals of Global Health, examines this program from its origin through 2022.

Global Health Matters Issue: Sept/Oct 2026

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Global Health Research Impacts in the U.S.

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Fogarty’s Impact in Facts, Numbers, and Stories 
Fogarty adds value to NIH and the Department of Health and Human Services through its research and research training awards. Nearly all of Fogarty’s overseas grants involve American researchers. Two-thirds are awarded to U.S. institutions.


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NIH-funded Global Scientific Advances Benefit the American Public 
NIH-funded research conducted by U.S. and international teams in lower resource regions has led to better treatments for health challenges, including heart and cardiometabolic diseases, in the United States.

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Fogarty director shares his thoughts on leading with optimism
Fogarty Director Dr. Steven Schiff takes a moment to reflect on his first three months on the job. “I'm truly thrilled to be able to take my long years of both personal and career experience and bring that knowledge to the NIH at this time.”


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Arab region researchers aim to understand health in relation to extreme weather 
Wael Al-Delaimy, MD, PhD, develops Arab institutions to serve as regional hubs for collaborative research, data management, and policy support around environmental and occupational health threats. 



Global Health Fellows & Scholars

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Developing interventions for subgroups within the autism spectrum: The KwaZulu-Natal Autism study focused on identifying children with autism in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Lauren Franz, MBChB, MPH, is now an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Associate Research Professor of Global Health at Duke University.


Global Research In the U.S.

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Carla Berg: Looking beyond our own backyard: Carla Berg, PhD, MBA, is a Professor at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. Her research focuses on social determinants of substance use, and she’s also examined health behaviors and quality of life among cancer survivors. 



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