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Neglected Disease Research
Why does this matter?
As nonprofit, social-good institutions conducting publicly-funded research, universities can and should be researching diseases that primarily affect the world's poor and are neglected by for-profit medical research.
Where does the data come from?
G-Finder Report database (2010); US National Institutes of Health RePORTER database (2010); Canadian Institutes for Health Research Funded Research database (2010)
How can universities improve?
Work toward goal of 10% of health research resources directed to neglected diseases. More grants aren't the only way; universities can also recruit more faculty and students who specialize in these diseases, ensure they receive adequate training and support, and urge funders to increase overall investment in this area.
What percentage of the university’s total 2010 medical research funding was devoted to projects focused on neglected diseases?
AWhy does this matter?
Building future capacity to research and treat neglected diseases is also critical to expanding a university’s global health impact. This includes new research facilities, infrastructure, and training programs focused specifically on these diseases.
Where does the data come from?
US N.I.H. RePORTER database (2010 - search narrowed to research center, institutional training and construction grants, then screened for neglected disease relevance as defined by G-Finder Report)
How can universities improve?
Invest in projects that build the university's neglected disease research capacity, such as new research facilities or training programs.