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![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 16-Dec-2011 Grand Challenges Canada and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation invest almost $32 million in the discovery and development of new and improved diagnostics at […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/starfleet_tricorder-115x115.jpg "Historic ‘Grand Challenge’ launched: Create low-cost devices for rapid disease diagnosis")
Historic ‘Grand Challenge’ launched: Create low-cost devices for rapid disease diagnosis
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 16-Dec-2011 Grand Challenges Canada and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation invest almost $32 million in the discovery and development of new and improved diagnostics at […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 13 Jul 11 Tanzanian researchers are awarded a two-year grant to further develop a device that uses human foot odor to lure disease-spreading mosquitos into a trap. The odor (both […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Fredros-115x115.jpg "Smelly socks could be a key to preventing malaria deaths in the developing world")
Smelly socks could be a key to preventing malaria deaths in the developing world
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 13 Jul 11 Tanzanian researchers are awarded a two-year grant to further develop a device that uses human foot odor to lure disease-spreading mosquitos into a trap. The odor (both […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 12 December 2010 Africans strengthen ability to meet health needs in sub-Sahara with homegrown science solutions, but many products stagnate in labs for want of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mrc-115x115.jpg "Studies detail triumphs, troubles of African innovators creating products for local health needs")
Studies detail triumphs, troubles of African innovators creating products for local health needs
Posted on December 12, 2010 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 12 December 2010 Africans strengthen ability to meet health needs in sub-Sahara with homegrown science solutions, but many products stagnate in labs for want of […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 14 September 2010 The lure of greater profits elsewhere in the world may divert bio-pharmaceutical firms in developing countries from the creation and distribution of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/global-health-115x115.jpg "Global health vs. global wealth: Looming choice for health firms in developing countries")
Global health vs. global wealth: Looming choice for health firms in developing countries
Posted on September 14, 2010 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 14 September 2010 The lure of greater profits elsewhere in the world may divert bio-pharmaceutical firms in developing countries from the creation and distribution of […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 10 May 2010 ‘South-South’ biotech collaborations boost health, economies: Study The availability of more affordable drugs, vaccines and diagnostics that would help countless people worldwide […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/south-south-115x115.jpg "Cheaper drugs, vaccines forecast as collaborations grow between developing countries’ biotech firms")
Cheaper drugs, vaccines forecast as collaborations grow between developing countries’ biotech firms
Posted on May 10, 2010 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 10 May 2010 ‘South-South’ biotech collaborations boost health, economies: Study The availability of more affordable drugs, vaccines and diagnostics that would help countless people worldwide […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health Apr 20, 2010 55th anniversary of first polio vaccine Failure to pursue eradication of polio worldwide given the capacity and opportunity to do so is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/polio13-115x115.jpg "Finishing the job of polio eradication worldwide is an ethical obligation: Experts")
Finishing the job of polio eradication worldwide is an ethical obligation: Experts
Posted on April 20, 2010 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health Apr 20, 2010 55th anniversary of first polio vaccine Failure to pursue eradication of polio worldwide given the capacity and opportunity to do so is […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health University Health Network / University of Toronto 8-Jan-2010 Chinese researchers have become the world’s fifth most prolific contributors to peer-reviewed scientific literature on clock-reversing regenerative […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/D0310ST1-115x115.jpg "China a rising star in regenerative medicine despite world skepticism of stem cell therapies")
China a rising star in regenerative medicine despite world skepticism of stem cell therapies
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health University Health Network / University of Toronto 8-Jan-2010 Chinese researchers have become the world’s fifth most prolific contributors to peer-reviewed scientific literature on clock-reversing regenerative […] -
![16-Nov-2009 Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Agencies managing 80 percent of global public health research funding set first priorities for common, concerted efforts on heart and lung diseases, other ‘chronic […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ALeqM5ipBC7YyMJhJiBmY84aflBxejc59A-115x115.jpeg "Powerful new world alliance of global health researchers announce landmark pact on priorities")
Powerful new world alliance of global health researchers announce landmark pact on priorities
Posted on November 29, 2009 | No Comments16-Nov-2009 Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Agencies managing 80 percent of global public health research funding set first priorities for common, concerted efforts on heart and lung diseases, other ‘chronic […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Center for Global Health 3 Nov 2009 Experts propose ‘Global Health Accellerator’ to help new drugs, diagnostics, vaccines reach distant markets Research firms in developing countries have a medicine […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pharmaceutical-companies-are-offshoring-more-clinical-research-115x115.jpg "Tap wealth of local products emerging to fight ‘neglected’ diseases of poor: study")
Tap wealth of local products emerging to fight ‘neglected’ diseases of poor: study
Posted on November 3, 2009 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Center for Global Health 3 Nov 2009 Experts propose ‘Global Health Accellerator’ to help new drugs, diagnostics, vaccines reach distant markets Research firms in developing countries have a medicine […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 9 Sep 2009 Lower manufacturing, clinical trial, R&D costs of developing country partners equal major opportunities to advance global health, market position Collaboration with health […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dna-115x115.jpg "Health biotech firms with developing country partners better postitioned to innovate, prosper")
Health biotech firms with developing country partners better postitioned to innovate, prosper
Posted on September 9, 2009 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health 9 Sep 2009 Lower manufacturing, clinical trial, R&D costs of developing country partners equal major opportunities to advance global health, market position Collaboration with health […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health University of Toronto / University Health Network 7-Dec-2008 Canadian researchers have identified protein biomarkers that shed new light on the development of two severe and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/malaria-115x115.jpg "Biomarkers in blood could aid diagnosis of crippling, often fatal forms of malaria")
Biomarkers in blood could aid diagnosis of crippling, often fatal forms of malaria
Posted on December 16, 2008 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health University of Toronto / University Health Network 7-Dec-2008 Canadian researchers have identified protein biomarkers that shed new light on the development of two severe and […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health University of Toronto / University Health Network 20-Apr-2008 British entrepreneur, 25, created world’s top soccer Web site; now teams with leading global health professors to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/resizedimage430215-tom_hadfield-115x115.jpg "International health experts to enlist the public in war on African malaria")
International health experts to enlist the public in war on African malaria
Posted on May 17, 2008 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health University of Toronto / University Health Network 20-Apr-2008 British entrepreneur, 25, created world’s top soccer Web site; now teams with leading global health professors to […] -
![McLaughlin Rotman Centre for Global Health University of Toronto / University Health Network 7-Jan-2008 Government funds innovation but venture capital needed; Wary investors ‘need to be shown the exits’; Returning […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/asia20biotech-115x115.jpg "China’s Health Biotech Industry: An Asian Dragon is Growing")
China’s Health Biotech Industry: An Asian Dragon is Growing
Posted on January 9, 2008 | No CommentsMcLaughlin Rotman Centre for Global Health University of Toronto / University Health Network 7-Jan-2008 Government funds innovation but venture capital needed; Wary investors ‘need to be shown the exits’; Returning […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health Toronto 21-Nov-2007 20 ‘Grand Challenges’ in chronic non-communicable diseases, 1st agreed roadmap to reduce rising toll of slow killer illnesses Several of the world’s most […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/435030-115x115.jpg "Curbing world’s most fatal diseases: consensus created by health experts offers global prescription")
Curbing world’s most fatal diseases: consensus created by health experts offers global prescription
Posted on November 27, 2007 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health Toronto 21-Nov-2007 20 ‘Grand Challenges’ in chronic non-communicable diseases, 1st agreed roadmap to reduce rising toll of slow killer illnesses Several of the world’s most […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health, Toronto 10 Sep 07 The first comprehensive examination of the ethical, social and cultural (ESC) challenges faced by major science programs in developing countries has […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/3dcec4a51eb01ddf78033b5e4016-115x115.jpg "Pioneering study catalogs ethical issues of scientific research in developing world")
Pioneering study catalogs ethical issues of scientific research in developing world
Posted on September 27, 2007 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health, Toronto 10 Sep 07 The first comprehensive examination of the ethical, social and cultural (ESC) challenges faced by major science programs in developing countries has […] -
![McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health / Program on Life Sciences, Ethics and Policy 9-Apr-2007 India’s health biotech firms are emerging as a major global player, with growing means and know-how […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/Clinical_research_01-115x115.jpg "India’s biotech industry emerging as world innovator, collaborator, competitor")
India’s biotech industry emerging as world innovator, collaborator, competitor
Posted on April 12, 2007 | No CommentsMcLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health / Program on Life Sciences, Ethics and Policy 9-Apr-2007 India’s health biotech firms are emerging as a major global player, with growing means and know-how […] -
![11-Sep-2006 University of Toronto Joint Center for Bioethics Experts rank top 10 ways of improving health in poor countries from emerging stem cell and related technologies Eliminating the need for […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/download-1-115x115.jpeg "Replacing insulin is top-ranked breakthrough foreseen for health in developing world")
Replacing insulin is top-ranked breakthrough foreseen for health in developing world
Posted on September 11, 2006 | No Comments11-Sep-2006 University of Toronto Joint Center for Bioethics Experts rank top 10 ways of improving health in poor countries from emerging stem cell and related technologies Eliminating the need for […]