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The Smart Thing for the U.S.

The Right Thing for the World

 

 

Global Health research and development (R&D) creates tools to combat killers like HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases. It is also a vehicle for job growth and generating economic activity here in the United States.  Federal funding for global health R&D is the smart thing to do for the U.S. and the right thing to do for the world.

An important trend in global health R&D are a type of public-private partnership called product development partnerships (PDPs).  PDPs pave the way for new research on diseases that disproportionately affect people in developing countries and accelerate the development of health products for the most vulnerable populations. The goal of PDPs is to develop safe, effective vaccines, drugs and diagnostics and deliver them to the people who need them most as quickly and cheaply as possible.   

State-based Global Health R&D Advocacy Tools

Research!America's global health R&D advocacy efforts are focused on six states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.

In each state, Research!America is developing:

  1. Economic impact fact sheets to demonstrate the benefits of global health R&D, and
  2. Public opinion polls to measure the importance state citizens place on global health R&D.

To learn more about events that have taken place, please visit briefings and affairs. To see upcoming events, please visit upcoming events.

Global Health Agency Fact Sheets

Research! America's Agency Fact Sheet Series highlights the global health contributions by the five U.S. federal agencies primarily involved:

  1. The National Institutes of Health is the largest source of global health research in the world.
  2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is present in every local community in the U.S. and 50 countries around the world. CDC tracks, detects, and helps to control diseases across borders,.
  3. The Department of Defense focuses health research efforts on diseases affecting the military, such as malaria, dengue fever, and smallpox.
  4. The Food and Drug Administration approves the marketing and distribution of new or improved drugs and devices. It applies U.S. quality standards to global health technology and its diffusion in the developing world to protect healthcare consumers no matter where they live.
  5. The Agency for International Development has an on-the-ground presence that works in more than 100 countries to introduce products and interventions to improve health as a part of its international development efforts. It is a critical partner in U.S. diplomacy efforts that ensure our safety and security here at home.

Get Involved in Advocacy for Global Health Research & Development

Research!America counts on its members to support and amplify the importance of global health research and development to their U.S. Representatives and Senators. To stay informed on advocacy news and opportunities, please join the e-Advocacy network .

  

For more information, please contact:

Jennifer Chow, Director, Global Health R&D and Public Health Advocacy

Alexandra Cordts, Program Manager, Global Health R&D and Public Health Advocacy

Danielle Doughman, Program Manager, Global Health R&D and Public Health Advocacy