Research capacity strengthening project for infectious diseases in Honduras : experience and lessons learned
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2013-08
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CoAction Publishers
Abstract
Focusing on the School of Microbiology at the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), the primary objective was establishing an infectious disease graduate program to serve as a permanent platform for continued scientific research at UNAH and the continued training of researchers. Parallel objectives include institutional strengthening and the facilitation of partnerships and networks. Biosafety and research ethics knowledge and practices were enhanced, and collaborative networks expanded. Increased research activity and improvement in performance indicators at the prime Honduran research institution signal the need for a national research system in Honduras.
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RESEARCH CAPACITY STRENGTHENING, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, GLOBAL HEALTH, MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS, HONDURAS, NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, EPIDEMIOLOGY, HEALTH RESEARCH, INSTITUTION BUILDING, NORTH-SOUTH COOPERATION, MICROBIOLOGY
Citation
Sanchez, A.L., Canales, M., Enriquez, L., Bottazzi, M.E., Zelaya, A.A., Espinoza, V.E., & Fontecha, G.A. (2013). A research capacity strengthening project for infectious diseases in Honduras: experience and lessons learned. Global Health Action, 6, 1-11.doi:10.3402/gha.v6i0.21643