McGill University scored a “C-” on the University Global Health Impact Guide. Learn why and see how other schools compare.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

McGill University

Total

Grand Total Score: 33.50 (out of XXX?) Grand Total Grade: C-

Innovation

Total Score: 10.00
Grade: D+

Neglected Disease Research

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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.

Q

What percentage of the university’s total 2010 medical research funding was devoted to projects focused on neglected diseases?

A
0.66%
5 (out of 25)
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Why 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.

Q

What percentage of the university’s 2010 funding for medical research capacity-building (such as infrastructure improvements or training programs) was devoted to building capacity specifically for neglected disease research?

A
Excluded (U.S.-specific metric)