Responding to change – current perspectives on four decades of malaria research at the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research
- Author:
L. J. Robinson
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
2018;61(1-4):15-20
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
These perspectives relate principally to the most recent of the four decades of research on malaria conducted by the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research. The achievements of the Institute, in both research and training, over this period have been impressive. Innovative leadership, dedicated staff at all levels, collaborative international partnerships and success in obtaining major grant funding have enabled these achievements. The quality and commitment of the Papua New Guinean scientists in training or trained to Masters and PhD levels through malaria research bodes well for the future of medical research and its implementation in Papua New Guinea. The Institute has established close working relationships with institutions such as national and provincial
departments of health, the Central Public Health Laboratory, health facilities at different levels, the World Health Organization, international research and training institutions and all the communities engaged in its research. The active involvement of participating communities in the research is an outstanding aspect that upholds a long-standing tradition at the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research.
