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The Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases is a pan-university institute focused on global health research, teaching, and service in three target regions: Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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‘Breakthrough of the Year’
Science magazine names UNC-led HIV prevention study the scientific breakthrough of 2011
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Research ethics in Africa
“When it comes to global health research, neither the science nor the ethics should be a one-way street" - Stuart Rennie, assistant professor of social medicine at UNC
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Highlights

Research spotlight

Longer breastfeeding and ART could lower HIV transmission to babies

Longer breastfeeding and ART could lower HIV transmission to babies

New research finds that early weaning does not protect against HIV transmission Read More...>>

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Global Health Update

‘Global heroes’ arrive at UNC, dedicated to women’s health

‘Global heroes’ arrive at UNC, dedicated to women’s health

Read IGHID director Myron Cohen's latest global health update column Read More...>>

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Faculty Spotlight

Myron Cohen honored for HIV prevention study

Myron Cohen honored for HIV prevention study

Dr. Cohen has received the top award from the Clinical Research Forum Read More...>>

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Campus Spotlight

UNC study shows 1.8 billion people still drinking unsafe water

UNC study shows 1.8 billion people still drinking unsafe water

There persists great challenges to improving the world's access to safe water Read More...>>

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