The NIH Almanac - Historical Data

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Fogarty International Center marked its 40^th anniversary with a gala dinner at the Italian Embassy in Washington on October 15, 2008. The event—sponsored by the Foundation for NIH—brought together leaders from Congress, federal agencies, the scientific community, advocacy groups, the diplomatic corps, and business leaders to celebrate Fogarty’s 4 decades of contributions to global health. (From left): Foundation for NIH Chairman Dr. Charles A. Sanders greeted Fogarty Director Dr. Roger I. Glass and Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.).

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As part of Fogarty's 40^th anniversary celebrations, the Center co-sponsored a symposium titled “The Role of Science in Advancing Global Health Diplomacy,” held at the Georgetown University Law Center on Nov. 12, 2008. Panelists included (from left): Former U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Jimmy Kolker; former NIH Director Dr. Elias Zerhouni, and Harvard School of Public Health Professor Dr. Jim Kim.
(Photo by Jeff Gray, Fogarty International Center)

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Former NIH Director Dr. Harold Varmus delivered the 2008 David E. Barmes Global Health Lecture titled "The U.S. Commitment to Global Health." Fogarty co-sponsors the annual event with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in honor of the late David E. Barmes, who was a special expert for international health at NIDCR.
(Photo by Ernie Branson, NIH Medical Arts and Photography Branch)

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On October 22, 2007, NIH’s Fogarty International Center and National Library of Medicine co-sponsored the launch of the Council of Science Editor's global theme issue on poverty and human development. The event coincided with the publication of related research by more than 230 journals worldwide. Researchers gathered from around the world to present scientific discoveries published as part of the theme issue.

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Fogarty Director Dr. Roger I. Glass (center) accompanied U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt (left) on a visit to Africa in August 2007. They met with local officials and observed U.S. government programs that are delivering health care to underserved communities.