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Global Health Matters eNewsletter February 2010

February 2010

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President's budget boosts global health

President Barack Obama reinforced his commitment to both global health and biomedical research in his 2011 budget proposal, and has released more details about how he intends to implement his Global Health Initiative.
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Global Health Initiative report cover segment

New Recovery Act programs announced

Three new Recovery Act funding opportunities for global health research were recently announced by the NIH: to enhance Fogarty's Framework program, to support research involving human subjects and an NIH Director's special initiative.
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Haiti quake converts NIH research site into trauma center and refugee camp

GHESKIO, a longtime NIH partner and Fogarty grantee and Haiti's largest HIV/AIDs organization, has become an emergency field hospital and refugee camp, in addition to continuing its clinical services for patients with AIDS and TB.
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PHOTO: Hatian woman holding young child in her lap seated next to male doctor, squatting

PHOTO: Woman in lab coat in front of computer screen uses hand-held scanner attached to desktop computer

FOCUS on the Middle East

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Upcoming Events

Third Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation - March 15-16, 2010, Hyatt Regency Bethesda
A large scientific forum for information exchange and networking among researchers working in the field of dissemination and implementation research. Registration required. No registration fee.
Implementation Science and Global Health - March 17, 2010, NIH Campus
A satellite meeting to the larger conference (listed above) focused on implementation science and global health for Fogarty grantees and trainees working in the field of international implementation science, research training, and curriculum development.
Oceania Influenza Research Workshop - March 15-19, 2010, Melbourne, Australia
An influenza research workshop to be held as part of its Multinational Influenza Seasonal Mortality Study.
NEW NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration
April 15 - 16, 2010 - Philadelphia, PA
June 24 - 25, 2010 - Portland, OR
Find out more about NIH grant funding and administration. Register now to attend a seminar with seasoned NIH and HHS staff.
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Fogarty Funding Opportunities: Upcoming Deadlines

International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01) - Deadline March 1, 2010
Independent Scientist in Global Health Award (ISGHA) (K02) - Deadline March 1, 2010
New Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Director’s Opportunity for Research in Five Thematic Areas: Focusing on Global Health (RC4) - Deadline March 15, 2010
New Recovery Act Limited Competition: International Human Subjects Research Enhancement Program (S07) - Deadline March 22, 2010
New Recovery Act Limited Competition: Framework Programs for Global Health Signature Innovations Initiative (R24) - Deadline March 22, 2010
Brain Disorders in the Developing World Research Across the Lifespan (BRAIN) (R01) - Non-AIDS - Deadlines May 14 and August 23, 2010
Brain Disorders in the Developing World Research Across the Lifespan (BRAIN) (R21) - Non-AIDS - Deadlines May 14 and August 23, 2010
Fogarty International Research Collaboration - Basic Biomedical Research Award (FIRCA-BB) (R03) - Deadline May 28, 2010
>> All Fogarty Funding Opportunities

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