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Fogarty fellows gather in Bethesda for LAUNCH orientation

July/August 2025 | Volume 24 Number 4

Fogarty International Center NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya speaks with scientist after talk

Once again, Fogarty welcomes trainees from across the U.S. and the globe!

Orientation for Fogarty’s Launching Future Leaders in Global Health (LAUNCH) Research Training Program took place on July 7-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland, near the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus.

LAUNCH supports one-year mentored research training opportunities for U.S. and international scholars at biomedical research institutions and established project sites in low- and middle-income countries.

The orientation included workshops, presentations, lectures, and panel discussions featuring global health leaders and experts as well as NIH leadership, including NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. This year’s trainees are supported by 24 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices.

Updated August 20, 2025

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