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Accordia's Warner C. Greene Leads Breakthrough HIV/AIDS Discovery
Accordia Executive Chair is Among Scientists Discovering How Key Immune Cells Die During HIV Infection and Identifying Potential Drug to Block AIDS
Gladstone Institutes to launch Phase 2 trial with existing anti-inflammatory
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—December 19, 2013—Research led by scientists at the Gladstone Institutes has identified the precise chain of molecular events in the human body that drives the death of most of the immune system’s CD4 T cells as an HIV infection leads to AIDS. Further, they have identified an existing anti-inflammatory drug that in laboratory tests blocks the death of these cells—and now are planning a Phase 2 clinical trial to determine if this drug or a similar drug can prevent HIV-infected people from developing AIDS and related conditions.
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Infectious Diseases Institute Seeks New Executive Director
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As part of a planned succession process, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is seeking to recruit a new Sande-McKinnell Chair and Executive Director to take up the leadership of the Institute in September/October 2014. IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of more than 1,000, managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health, and training.
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Summit Advances Progress Toward Child Wellness Institute
Accordia Global Health Foundation and the University of Malawi co-hosted the 2013 Summit on Child Wellness in Mangochi, Malawi from 28 to 30 October. The organizers convened experts from the University of Malawi, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mzuzu, and many other universities from across Africa, North America, and Europe. The Summit also included senior representation from five Malawian ministries, various NGOs, and others stakeholders. The forum challenged participants to think differently about new multi-sectoral approaches to ensuring healthy, productive lives for children in resource-limited settings around the world.
2013 Summit on Child Wellness in Malawi
On October 28-30, Accordia and the University of Malawi will co-host the 2013 Summit on Child Wellness in Mangochi, Malawi. We will convene local leaders and global experts in all aspects of pediatric health, agriculture, education, economics, technology, and the emerging science of integrated development. The sixth in the Accordia Global Health Summit Series, the forum will challenge these professionals to think differently about new multi-sectoral approaches to ensuring healthy, productive lives for children in resource-limited settings around the world. Output and insights from the Summit’s deliberations will inform our shared vision and strategic plan for Accordia’s proposed International Center for Child Wellness at the University of Malawi. Learn More
Ugandan President Presents Award to IDI Director Coutinho
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Executive Director Dr. Alex Coutinho was awarded the 50th independence Golden Jubilee Medal for his contribution to health and academic excellence in Uganda.The medal was presented by Ugandan President Museveni on 9 October 2013 in Rukungiri. Coutinho was one of 100 medal recipients to be recognized through this prestigious program, which recognizes outstanding civilians who have made a significant contribution to Uganda during its 50 years of independence.
Daily Monitor article on safe delivery
IDI's work in improving safe deliveries was featured in an article in the Daily Monitor regarding International Safe Motherhood Day on October 17, 2013.
Accordia Selects Team to Advance Mission
September 23, 2013, Washington, D.C. –
ExxonMobil Fuels Innovation in Africa
August 7, 2013, Washington D.C.
Dr. Alex Coutinho and Dr. Peter Piot Receive Second Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
June 1, 2013, Japan
Accordia Global Health Foundation Appoints David Greeley as President and CEO
April 29, 2013, Washington D.C. - The Board of Directors of Accordia Global Health Foundation voted unanimously to appoint David Greeley as its new President and CEO. David brings with him more than 30 years of experience working for international development and health non-profit organizations and for the pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. Inc.
“We are excited to welcome David to Accordia,” said Dr. Warner C. Greene, Executive Chair of Accordia. “His impressive and vast experience in forging public-private partnerships in global development and health, combined with his proven leadership skills, is what we need to further support our partners on the ground in Africa and to take Accordia to the next level,” added Greene.
Dr. Damalie Nakanjako Named Winner of Fourth Annual Merle A. Sande Health Leadership Award
April 9, 2013, Washington D.C.
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