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Supporting implementation research

New digital health research toolkit for TB care
TDR, in partnership with the WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme (GTB), has developed an interactive web-based toolkit that supports national TB programmes and other partners to conduct implementation research designed to evaluate digital technologies for TB care.

Strengthening research capacity

A new resource for building medical entomology capacity to fight neglected tropical diseases
TDR and the Global Vector Hub have developed a web-based directory of medical entomology courses as a new resource for strengthening the capacity of scientists combating NTDs and other vector-borne diseases.

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The role of implementation research for pandemic response

Seven universities participating in TDR's Postgraduate Training Scheme share their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on their health systems and possible opportunities for implementation researchers to contribute to the effort.

The ShORRT operational research initiative a year on: spotlight on Nigeria

The ShORRT initiative, a collaboration between TDR, the WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme and partners, is now involving and supporting 25 countries worldwide. Below, we highlight how Nigeria is adapting the operational research package to support implementation of treatments to tackle drug-resistant TB.

New TDR Global Discovery Platform makes finding experts and collaborators easier

TDR has recently launched its new and improved TDR Global Discovery Platform, which allows TDR Global members and others to more easily identify and contact potential research collaborators. The Platform is also available to scientists and institutions currently unaffiliated with TDR.

Social Innovation in Health Initiative to collaborate with WHO Health Emergencies Programme

The Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) has been selected as partner and awarded US$ 150,000 by WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme to develop a community engagement package that will support the implementation of various health interventions.

New toolkit for health researchers: Incorporating intersectional gender analysis into research on infectious diseases of poverty

Following the launch of TDR’s Intersectional Gender Research Strategy in June 2020, TDR is now releasing a user-friendly interactive intersectional gender analysis toolkit for infectious diseases and broader health research communities.

Highlighted publications

Multisectoral Approach for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases Supplement in the Journal of Infectious Diseases

Seven approaches to investing in implementation research in low- and middle- income countries

Five keys to improving research costing and pricing in low- and middle-income countries

Incorporating intersectional gender analysis into research on infectious diseases of poverty: a toolkit for health researchers

TDR Intersectional gender research strategy

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Resources about TDR

TDR celebrates 40 years of commitments

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Remembering Adetokunbo O. Lucas

Professor Adetokunbo Lucas served as Director of TDR from 1976 to 1986 and was responsible for laying much of the foundation for what TDR is today. He passed away on 25 December at the age of 89.

Health product profile directory

for smarter, more efficient R&D to tackle global health priorities

A free-to-use online resource created and developed by TDR on behalf of WHO as a global public good to improve the efficiency of efforts to develop new products for neglected diseases and populations as well as threats to global health.

TDR Global
is a community of passionate scientists and experts who have been working with TDR to support global research efforts on infectious diseases of poverty.

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About TDR: Building the science of solutions

TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, is a global programme of scientific collaboration established in 1975. Its focus is to improve the health and well-being of people burdened by infectious diseases of poverty through research and innovation. TDR is based at the World Health Organization (WHO), and is sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and WHO.