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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Our Programs
‘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
New research finds that early weaning does not protect against HIV transmission Read More...>>
Global Health Update
‘Global heroes’ arrive at UNC, dedicated to women’s health
Read IGHID director Myron Cohen's latest global health update column Read More...>>
Faculty Spotlight
Myron Cohen honored for HIV prevention study
Dr. Cohen has received the top award from the Clinical Research Forum Read More...>>
Campus Spotlight
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...>>
