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- Title
Strengthening Neglected Tropical Disease Research through Enhancing Research-Site Capacity: An Evaluation of a Novel Web Application to Facilitate Research Collaborations.
- Authors
Furtado, Tamzin; Franzen, Samuel; van Loggerenberg, Francois; Carn, Gwenaelle; Grahek, Shannon; McBride, Megan; Power, Maureen; O'Reilly, Jennifer; Savarese, Barbara; Snowden, Margaret Ann; Stevens, Gwynn; Uys, Almarie; Lang, Trudie
- Abstract
The article discusses the need for research sites in developing countries to have the skills and resources to conduct locally relevant research, particularly in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The article introduces Site-Finder, a web application developed by the Global Health Network, which allows research sites to promote their skills and facilities and connect with potential collaborators. The application has been well-received, with positive feedback from users and an increasing number of research sites and projects registering. The article emphasizes the importance of supporting researchers and sites in conducting diverse and locally led research to address local health issues.
- Subjects
WEB-based user interfaces; TROPICAL medicine; NEGLECTED diseases; RESEARCH personnel; DEVELOPING countries
- Publication
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2014, Vol 8, Issue 11, p1
- ISSN
1935-2727
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0003225