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Where do Children Die?. New Horizons: 3 ‘H’s. How can research be reshaped to work on the world’s most difficult and important problems? (relevance) How can research be reshaped to promote innovative science and breakthrough discoveries? (innovation)
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New Horizons: 3 ‘H’s • How can research be reshaped to work on the world’s most difficult and important problems? (relevance) • How can research be reshaped to promote innovative science and breakthrough discoveries? (innovation) • How can research be reshaped to maximize not only scientific output but also societal impact and impact on health policy? (impact)
Current Funded Projects Total: 1 264 300
Pipeline (2/2) Total for FMx: 5 302 000 US$
Quality Initiative • Designed to help GABRIEL member laboratories meet ISO 15189 accreditation requirements • Working group at Fondation Mérieux piloting project • Four pilot sites selected: • Christophe Mérieux Infectiology Centre in Laos, • Charles Mérieux Infectiology Centre in Mali, • Rodolphe Mérieux Laboratory at the GHESKIO Centre in Haiti • Molecular Biology and Genetics Department National University of Asunción in Paraguay
Quality Initiative • Achievements • Assessment of the 4 selected laboratories and identification of necessary improvements • Action plan to assist laboratories in meeting international quality standards • “Self-assessment” questionnaire for all GABRIEL members • Gathering information on their current Quality Assurance Management • Developed with Fiocruz, Brazil