Organizations |
Description |
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An
inter-governmental organisation whose objective is
the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible
level of health. |
| UNDP
/ World Bank / WHO Special Programme for Research
and Training in Tropical Diseases |
An independent
global programme of scientific collaboration established
in 1975 and co-sponsored by the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the World Health
Organization (WHO). TDR WHO aims to help coordinate,
support and influence global efforts to combat a portfolio
of major diseases of the poor and disadvantaged. |
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An intergovernmental
organization dedicated to contributing to peace and
security in the world by promoting collaboration among
nations through education, science, culture and communication
in order to further universal respect for justice,
for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental
freedoms. |
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An independent
not-for-profit organisation established to promote
Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and encourage the practice
of shared, high quality standards in all stages of
biomedical research throughout Europe. The EFGCP promotes
partnership between the major disciplines and organisations
in the field of research involving human participants. |
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An independent
confederation of Medical Associations from different
countries representing physicians from all sectors,
medical specialities and regions of the world. |
Global Forum for
Bioethics in Research |
A global
collaborative project promoting discussion on major
ethical issues in international research involving
human subjects. |
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An independent
organisation focused on correcting the 10/90 gap and
focus research efforts on the health problems of the
poor by improving the allocation of research funds
and by facilitating collaboration among partners in
both the public and private sectors. |
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An independent
organisation bringing together the regulatory authorities
of Europe, Japan and the United States and experts
from the pharmaceutical industry in the three regions
to discuss scientific and technical aspects of product
registration. |
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An international,
nongovernmental, non-profit-making organization facilitating
and promoting international activities in the field
of biomedical sciences. |
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An intergovernmental
organisation aimed at preventing the transmission
of HIV, providing care and support, reducing the vulnerability
of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating
the impact of the epidemic. |
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An international
not-for-profit humanitarian organization employing
satellite, telephone, and Internet technology to serve
the health communication and information needs of
countries in the developing world through a global
computer-based communications network, HealthNet. |
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An office
in the United States Department of Health and Human
Services responsible for overseeing protections for
human participants in research. |
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Part of
the United States Department of Health and Human Services
responsible for regulating pharmaceuticals, devices,
and foods in the United States. |
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An independent
organisation dedicated to helping to build capacity
for cancer treatment and research in countries in
where such capacity is presently limited |
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The division
of the European Union responsible for drafting and
implementing legislation. |
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A European
inter-governmental organisation representing 43 independent
countries. The Steering Committee on Bioethics (CDBI)
promotes discussion on bioethics at the government
level in Europe. |
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A non-profit
network established whose objective is to provide
a forum for scientists and policy makers involved
in the planning, coordination, and execution of malaria
vaccination trials in Africa. |
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A medical
research charity in the United Kingdom whose mission
is to foster and promote research with the aim of
improving human and animal health. |
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An independent
organisation representing the worldwide research-based
pharmaceutical industry and manufacturers of prescription
medicines generally. The IFPMA fosters the exchange
of information within the international industry and
the development of policy. |
