Authors: Sanjeev Kumar works with the Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP) in Research Specialist Capacity. He has worked with multiple State Health…
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Global health Cervical Cancer Screening and Its Challenges in IndiaRead more
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HRA Essay Competition Building a Diverse and Equitable Biomedical Research EcosystemRead more
Decades of inequity and homogeneity in the world of biomedical research—which we call the biomedical research ecosystem—have reduced research quality and public trust worldwide. To address these…
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HRA Essay Competition Closing the Great Divide: Bridging Research and CommunityRead more
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that the scientific research ecosystem needs to be more open and transparent. In an era when scientific information is more prolific than ever before, fueled…
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HRA Essay Competition Decolonizing STEMM Training for a Just Biomedical Research FutureRead more
We propose widespread adoption of our justice-based program, the Certificate in Critical Consciousness and Anti-Oppressive Praxis to embed the values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion…
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HRA Essay Competition Restructuring Diversity in the Biomedical Research EnterpriseRead more
The consensus is clear that more must be done to promote a successful, diverse biomedical workforce. A key factor in the career success of any biomedical scientist is research funding. Below, I…
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Guest Post Mucophagy: It ‘Snot’ What You ThinkRead more
Mucophagy This infamous slime, otherwise known as nasal mucus, has been rummaged throughout history. Some ancient Indian scriptures even indicate the benefits…
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Covid-19 Building a Stronger Post-Pandemic Africa: Coordinated Efforts Between the Youths and the Governments in Response to the Impact of COVID-19Read more
The world witnessed an unusual nightmare in December 2019 as the novel coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China. This viral agent sullied guarded…
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Covid-19 Beyond COVID 19 Vaccination Rates: It’s Time to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in IndiaRead more
Globally, including India is continuously striving towards improving Covid 19 vaccination rate. In India, about 15.55 % of the population has been…
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Covid-19 From Novelty to Necessity: Online Learning’s Role Around the COVID-19 Response and RecoveryRead more
Authors Dr. Meike Schleiff is an Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and the Associate Director of Education…
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Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Harbingers of Hope: Giving ASHA Workers their Due to Build a Resilient Maternal and Child Health System in Post-COVID-19 IndiaRead more
A transformative change in India’s health system came with the introduction of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA, meaning hope in Hindi) in…
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post The Right Heart Deserves More LoveRead more
Authors: Courtney Doherty is an undergraduate student studying Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. Michael Nguyen-Truong is pursuing a PhD…
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Women in STEM Women in STEM: stories of Resilience, Spirit and SuccessRead more
In part one of our Women in STEM series we met Christina, Lola, Erika and Eva, all doing outstanding work around the…