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![Grand Challenges Canada / Saving Brains Program, Toronto In study, children with a particular genetic variation were 4 times more likely to develop strong attachment to mother after intervention A child’s genetic […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GCC-115x115.png "Gene tests may help maximize early child development: Study")
Gene tests may help maximize early child development: Study
Posted on February 28, 2017 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada / Saving Brains Program, Toronto In study, children with a particular genetic variation were 4 times more likely to develop strong attachment to mother after intervention A child’s genetic […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto Maternal Micronutrients, Nurturing Environment Boost Child Development Mothers who take multi-micronutrient supplements during pregnancy can add the equivalent of up to one full year of schooling […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/SUMMIT-GCC-115x115.jpg "Micronutrient supplements during pregnancy linked to smarter kids")
Micronutrient supplements during pregnancy linked to smarter kids
Posted on January 16, 2017 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto Maternal Micronutrients, Nurturing Environment Boost Child Development Mothers who take multi-micronutrient supplements during pregnancy can add the equivalent of up to one full year of schooling […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto In Zimbabwe, Friendship Bench therapy reduces prevalence of depression to less than 14 percent, compared to 50 percent in control group; First at-scale model of community mental […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FB-115x115.png "‘Friendship Bench’: A Blueprint for Tackling Developing World’s Mental Health Crisis")
‘Friendship Bench’: A Blueprint for Tackling Developing World’s Mental Health Crisis
Posted on December 27, 2016 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto In Zimbabwe, Friendship Bench therapy reduces prevalence of depression to less than 14 percent, compared to 50 percent in control group; First at-scale model of community mental […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto Study funded by Saving Brains shows Kangaroo Mother Care kids 20 years later are better behaved, have larger brains, higher paycheques, more protective and nurturing families […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/128538_web-115x115.jpg "Kangaroo mother care helps premature babies thrive 20 years later — study")
Kangaroo mother care helps premature babies thrive 20 years later — study
Posted on December 12, 2016 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto Study funded by Saving Brains shows Kangaroo Mother Care kids 20 years later are better behaved, have larger brains, higher paycheques, more protective and nurturing families […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada (#1 most viewed release (415,000+ page views) of 29,500 news releases hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science at its EurekAlert news service in 2016. Click here for […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Ovillanta-115x115.jpg "Canadian innovation for killing mosquito eggs could help Zika fight")
Canadian innovation for killing mosquito eggs could help Zika fight
Posted on April 7, 2016 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada (#1 most viewed release (415,000+ page views) of 29,500 news releases hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science at its EurekAlert news service in 2016. Click here for […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health — Hamilton, Canada 3 Nov 2015 Safe, systematic collection of human waste in low-resource countries could yield valuable fuels, invaluable […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/102210-115x115.jpg "Vast energy value in human waste")
Vast energy value in human waste
Posted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health — Hamilton, Canada 3 Nov 2015 Safe, systematic collection of human waste in low-resource countries could yield valuable fuels, invaluable […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 25 May 2015 Innovative ‘flocked swab’ improves diagnosis, treatment of deadly childhood diarrheal diseases; results could prompt rethink of how to manage second leading cause of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Flocked_swab_2013-115x115.jpg "New swab reveals infection causing severe diarrhea of 1 in 3 babies in African hospitals")
New swab reveals infection causing severe diarrhea of 1 in 3 babies in African hospitals
Posted on May 25, 2015 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 25 May 2015 Innovative ‘flocked swab’ improves diagnosis, treatment of deadly childhood diarrheal diseases; results could prompt rethink of how to manage second leading cause of […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 19-Dec-2014 Canada Funds 23 Bold New Ideas for Global Health Ultra high-speed gaming laptops and a sensor that lets computer gamers battle foes in the virtual […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/gcc-dec-115x115.jpg "Think Outside the Xbox: Gaming Technologies + 3D Printing Leveraged to Help Amputees")
Think Outside the Xbox: Gaming Technologies + 3D Printing Leveraged to Help Amputees
Posted on December 19, 2014 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 19-Dec-2014 Canada Funds 23 Bold New Ideas for Global Health Ultra high-speed gaming laptops and a sensor that lets computer gamers battle foes in the virtual […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 22-Sep-2014 On the eve of United Nations General Assembly events focussed on ways to save and improve the lives of mothers, newborns and children, Grand Challenges […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Combining-Mobile-Phones-with-3-D-Printed-Microscope-Adapters-to-Diagnose-Infectious-Diseases-115x115.jpg "Canada funds 22 innovative projects to help save ‘Every Woman, Every Child’")
Canada funds 22 innovative projects to help save ‘Every Woman, Every Child’
Posted on September 22, 2014 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 22-Sep-2014 On the eve of United Nations General Assembly events focussed on ways to save and improve the lives of mothers, newborns and children, Grand Challenges […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 22 May 2014 New investments top $12 million: 4 scale-up projects plus 61 seed grants announced as Canada prepares to host world summit on maternal, newborn […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/14237249481_9ebf000c59_m-115x115.jpg "Canada funds 65 innovative health projects to help save every woman, every child")
Canada funds 65 innovative health projects to help save every woman, every child
Posted on May 22, 2014 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 22 May 2014 New investments top $12 million: 4 scale-up projects plus 61 seed grants announced as Canada prepares to host world summit on maternal, newborn […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 9-Mar-2014 Scale-up of LGTmedical’s Phone Oximeter™ capitalized with $2 million Canadian private-public investment; device could save lives of women and children in low-resource countries Private and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/The-Phone-Oximeter-phone-and-sensor-115x115.jpg "Smartphone app reads blood oxygen levels to hospital standards")
Smartphone app reads blood oxygen levels to hospital standards
Posted on March 9, 2014 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 9-Mar-2014 Scale-up of LGTmedical’s Phone Oximeter™ capitalized with $2 million Canadian private-public investment; device could save lives of women and children in low-resource countries Private and […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto January 10, 2014 In Bhutan: Clinical tests of new app for diagnosing seizure disorders; $300 device could vastly increase epilepsy treatment — estimated 65 million cases […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-EEG-Smartphone-device-Photo-Credit-Arek-Stopczynski-115x115.jpg "Mobile phones, apps toss lifeline to sufferers of brain & mental disorders in remote world corners")
Mobile phones, apps toss lifeline to sufferers of brain & mental disorders in remote world corners
Posted on January 10, 2014 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto January 10, 2014 In Bhutan: Clinical tests of new app for diagnosing seizure disorders; $300 device could vastly increase epilepsy treatment — estimated 65 million cases […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 21 Nov 2013 Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, today extends seed grants of $100,000 each to 83 inventive new ideas for addressing […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/diaper-115x115.jpg "Diagnostic diapers to detect deadly rotavirus among 83 global health innovations to receive Grand Challenges Canada funding")
Diagnostic diapers to detect deadly rotavirus among 83 global health innovations to receive Grand Challenges Canada funding
Posted on November 21, 2013 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 21 Nov 2013 Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, today extends seed grants of $100,000 each to 83 inventive new ideas for addressing […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 23 October 2013 4 projects nominated for grants up to $2 million; 10 projects awarded $270,000 Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, today […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/baby-gcc-115x115.jpg "‘Saving Brains’ of kids in developing countries: Grand Challenges Canada funds 14 bold new ideas")
‘Saving Brains’ of kids in developing countries: Grand Challenges Canada funds 14 bold new ideas
Posted on October 23, 2013 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 23 October 2013 4 projects nominated for grants up to $2 million; 10 projects awarded $270,000 Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, today […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto Saving Lives at Birth 31 July 2013 Some 22 projects from nine countries: Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Senegal, Spain, Uganda, UK and the USA won grants […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tea1-115x115.jpg "Major awards announced for innovative solutions to prevent infant/maternal deaths")
Major awards announced for innovative solutions to prevent infant/maternal deaths
Posted on July 31, 2013 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto Saving Lives at Birth 31 July 2013 Some 22 projects from nine countries: Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Senegal, Spain, Uganda, UK and the USA won grants […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 29 April, 2013 59 creative, out-of-box health innovations devised in 13 low- and middle-income countries, plus 43 from Canada, share $10.9 million in seed grants and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shaunmorris.jpg.size_.xxlarge.letterbox-115x115.jpg "Inventive: 102 bold new global health ideas win Grand Challenges Canada funding")
Inventive: 102 bold new global health ideas win Grand Challenges Canada funding
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 29 April, 2013 59 creative, out-of-box health innovations devised in 13 low- and middle-income countries, plus 43 from Canada, share $10.9 million in seed grants and […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 22 Nov. 2012 Grand Challenges Canada awards 68 $100,000 seed grants to innovators worldwide Some 51 innovators in 18 low and middle income countries and 17 in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ColaLife-115x115.jpg "Inspired: Canada funds 68 bold, inventive ways to improve health, save lives in developing countries")
Inspired: Canada funds 68 bold, inventive ways to improve health, save lives in developing countries
Posted on November 22, 2012 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 22 Nov. 2012 Grand Challenges Canada awards 68 $100,000 seed grants to innovators worldwide Some 51 innovators in 18 low and middle income countries and 17 in […] -
![Sandra Rotman Centre for Global Health, Toronto 1 Nov 2012 Researchers identify building blocks of trust: Honesty, transparency, capability, accountability, solidarity and generosity Trust between partners is a fundamental requisite […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/geneticfood13_45-115x115.jpg "Study details essential role of trust in agricultural biotech partnerships")
Study details essential role of trust in agricultural biotech partnerships
Posted on November 1, 2012 | No CommentsSandra Rotman Centre for Global Health, Toronto 1 Nov 2012 Researchers identify building blocks of trust: Honesty, transparency, capability, accountability, solidarity and generosity Trust between partners is a fundamental requisite […] -
![Grand Challenges Canada, Toronto 10-Oct-2012 On World Mental Health Day, Grand Challenges Canada funds a burst of 15 innovative projects spanning the globe — Asia, Africa, Caribbean Grand Challenges […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/afp-photo1-115x115.jpg "Mental disorders in developing nations: ‘the most neglected of neglected diseases’")
Mental disorders in developing nations: ‘the most neglected of neglected diseases’
Posted on October 10, 2012 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 10-Oct-2012 On World Mental Health Day, Grand Challenges Canada funds a burst of 15 innovative projects spanning the globe — Asia, Africa, Caribbean Grand Challenges […] -
![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 7-Nov-2011 A new hand-held device called the Electronic Nose, which has the potential to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in symptomatic patients, was awarded a $950,000 grant from […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/singer1-115x115.jpg "Creating an ‘electronic nose’ to sniff out tuberculosis from a patient’s breath")
Creating an ‘electronic nose’ to sniff out tuberculosis from a patient’s breath
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsGrand Challenges Canada, Toronto 7-Nov-2011 A new hand-held device called the Electronic Nose, which has the potential to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in symptomatic patients, was awarded a $950,000 grant from […] -
![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 […] -
![University of Toronto / Joint Center for Bioethics 23-Sep-2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/B00528_H1N1_flu_blue_med-115x115.jpg "Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic")
Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic
Posted on September 30, 2009 | No CommentsUniversity of Toronto / Joint Center for Bioethics 23-Sep-2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 23 Sep 2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/h1n1-115x115.jpg "Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic")
Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 23 Sep 2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […] -
![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 […] -
![Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases London / Washington / Toronto 15-Jun-2009 Six of the world’s foremost health agencies, collectively managing an estimated 80% of all public health research funding, today […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/abdallah-115x115.jpg "Health research agencies form global alliance to curb humanity’s most fatal diseases")
Health research agencies form global alliance to curb humanity’s most fatal diseases
Posted on June 18, 2009 | No CommentsGlobal Alliance for Chronic Diseases London / Washington / Toronto 15-Jun-2009 Six of the world’s foremost health agencies, collectively managing an estimated 80% of all public health research funding, today […] -
![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 […] -
![University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics 22-Jan-2007 Public health trumps individual human rights, medical ethics experts say Medical ethics and other experts say tough isolation measures, involuntary if need […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/Ross-Upshur-98x115.jpg "Experts urge strongest isolation for new drug-resistant tuberculosis cases appearing in South Africa")
Experts urge strongest isolation for new drug-resistant tuberculosis cases appearing in South Africa
Posted on January 22, 2007 | No CommentsUniversity of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics 22-Jan-2007 Public health trumps individual human rights, medical ethics experts say Medical ethics and other experts say tough isolation measures, involuntary if need […] -
![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 […] -
![27 Nov 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Coping effectively with a predicted influenza pandemic that threatens to affect the health of millions worldwide, hobble economies and overwhelm […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/svinja_i_prasici-1-115x115.jpg "Ethics in a pandemic")
Ethics in a pandemic
Posted on November 27, 2005 | No Comments27 Nov 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Coping effectively with a predicted influenza pandemic that threatens to affect the health of millions worldwide, hobble economies and overwhelm […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 27 Nov 2005 Ethicists offer guide to decision-making in predicted flu pandemic; quarantine, duty to care, resource allocations among key issues Coping effectively with a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/B00528_H1N1_flu_blue_med-115x115.jpg "Prepare public for bird flu, experts urge governments")
Prepare public for bird flu, experts urge governments
Posted on November 5, 2005 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 27 Nov 2005 Ethicists offer guide to decision-making in predicted flu pandemic; quarantine, duty to care, resource allocations among key issues Coping effectively with a […] -
![26 Jun 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics The biggest issue in medical ethics today is the growing occurrence of conflict between health care providers, their patients and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/06/ethical-issues_tcm7-102892-115x115.jpg "Conflicts pitting doctors vs. patients / kin is #1 issue in medical ethics")
Conflicts pitting doctors vs. patients / kin is #1 issue in medical ethics
Posted on June 26, 2005 | No Comments26 Jun 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics The biggest issue in medical ethics today is the growing occurrence of conflict between health care providers, their patients and […] -
![11 Apr 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics In a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), published in PLoS Medicine, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/04/two-a1-115x115.jpg "Nanotechnology’s miniature answers to developing world’s biggest problems")
Nanotechnology’s miniature answers to developing world’s biggest problems
Posted on April 11, 2005 | No Comments11 Apr 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics In a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), published in PLoS Medicine, […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science and technology is so critically important to improving conditions in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/scienece-115x115.jpg "Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN")
Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN
Posted on January 6, 2005 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science and technology is so critically important to improving conditions in […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 6 December, 2004 Cuba, South Korea, and India make and export their own biotech vaccines, Egypt manufactures recombinant insulin, and South Africa is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Transforming-Health-CareLar-115x115.jpg "Cuba, South Africa, India, China, Brazil Among Developing Countries with Recipe for Thriving Health Biotechnology Industries, Saving Lives, Researchers Say in Three-Year, First-Ever Study")
Cuba, South Africa, India, China, Brazil Among Developing Countries with Recipe for Thriving Health Biotechnology Industries, Saving Lives, Researchers Say in Three-Year, First-Ever Study
Posted on December 6, 2004 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 6 December, 2004 Cuba, South Korea, and India make and export their own biotech vaccines, Egypt manufactures recombinant insulin, and South Africa is […] -
![07 Oct 04University of Toronto Joint Centre for BioethicsNew medical tools that quickly and accurately diagnose diseases like AIDS and malaria top a list of 10 biotech breakthroughs deemed most […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/10/Babies-008-115x115.jpg "Report: How 10 top new technologies will help world reach globally-agreed goals by 2015")
Report: How 10 top new technologies will help world reach globally-agreed goals by 2015
Posted on October 7, 2004 | No Comments07 Oct 04University of Toronto Joint Centre for BioethicsNew medical tools that quickly and accurately diagnose diseases like AIDS and malaria top a list of 10 biotech breakthroughs deemed most […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Emerging Medical, Environmental Breakthroughs Hold Revolutionary Promise; Experts Call for UN Body to Help Share Knowledge Worldwide A global campaign to foster the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dowdeswell_elizabeth-115x115.jpg "Report: Open Benefits of Genomic Science to All to Save Lives of Millions in Developing Countries")
Report: Open Benefits of Genomic Science to All to Save Lives of Millions in Developing Countries
Posted on October 7, 2004 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Emerging Medical, Environmental Breakthroughs Hold Revolutionary Promise; Experts Call for UN Body to Help Share Knowledge Worldwide A global campaign to foster the […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto The final months and weeks for terminally ill hospital patients could be made better if hospitals simply instituted a systematic process to seek […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-13-at-3.09.43-PM-115x115.png "A Better Death: Patient, Family Perspectives Used to Improve End-of-Life Care; Hospitals Need Systematic Process to Heed Patients’ Concern")
A Better Death: Patient, Family Perspectives Used to Improve End-of-Life Care; Hospitals Need Systematic Process to Heed Patients’ Concern
Posted on May 23, 2004 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto The final months and weeks for terminally ill hospital patients could be made better if hospitals simply instituted a systematic process to seek […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 03 Nov 03 New research designed to help consumers create customized diets based on their genetic make up will create ethical and legal challenges […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/11/nutri-115x115.jpg "Ethical guidelines needed before ‘nutrigenomic’ groceries come to market")
Ethical guidelines needed before ‘nutrigenomic’ groceries come to market
Posted on November 3, 2003 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 03 Nov 03 New research designed to help consumers create customized diets based on their genetic make up will create ethical and legal challenges […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Students at more than 5,000 Canadian high schools this year will receive tools to take part in an unprecedented nationwide role-playing exercise designed […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-13-at-2.55.19-PM-115x115.png "Regulating Stem Cell Research: Students at 5,000 Canadian High Schools Look for Answers that Have Long Mired MPs")
Regulating Stem Cell Research: Students at 5,000 Canadian High Schools Look for Answers that Have Long Mired MPs
Posted on October 8, 2003 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Students at more than 5,000 Canadian high schools this year will receive tools to take part in an unprecedented nationwide role-playing exercise designed […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Responding to important challenges raised by Toronto’s handling of the SARS crisis, experts from the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/download-115x115.png "SARS Crisis Highlights Need for Ethical Framework to Guide Decisions During Infectious Outbreaks")
SARS Crisis Highlights Need for Ethical Framework to Guide Decisions During Infectious Outbreaks
Posted on January 7, 2003 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Responding to important challenges raised by Toronto’s handling of the SARS crisis, experts from the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Amid mounting pressure for a massive injection of funds into Medicare, one of Canada’s leading medical policy think tanks says money alone will […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-13-at-2.16.31-PM-115x115.png "Greater public role in health care spending decisions needed more than extra money to cure ailing system")
Greater public role in health care spending decisions needed more than extra money to cure ailing system
Posted on November 18, 2002 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Amid mounting pressure for a massive injection of funds into Medicare, one of Canada’s leading medical policy think tanks says money alone will […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 12 Sept 2002 Intensive care unit physicians need to be comfortable prescribing drugs in whatever dose is needed to relieve a dying patient’s pain and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/singer-115x115.jpg "New guidelines for MDs draw line between relief of suffering and euthanasia")
New guidelines for MDs draw line between relief of suffering and euthanasia
Posted on September 12, 2002 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 12 Sept 2002 Intensive care unit physicians need to be comfortable prescribing drugs in whatever dose is needed to relieve a dying patient’s pain and […]