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Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety : summary of a workshop / Rita S. Guenther and Micah D. Lowenthal, rapporteurs ; Committee on India-United States Cooperation on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety, Policy and Global Affairs, National Academy of Sciences in cooperation with the Indian National Science Academy.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, (c)2016.Description: 1 online resource (1 PDF file (xii, 201 pages)) : illustrations (chiefly color), color mapsContent type:
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  • 9780309378673
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  • Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety
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Contents:
Introduction -- Framing the issues -- Human health -- Human and animal health: the way ahead -- The biotechnology revolution: exploring new territory together -- Laboratory regulatory oversight: finding the balance -- Applying and using new tools and knowledge safely -- Collaboration and going forward in partnership.
Abstract: "The United States and India have pledged to deepen the linkages between their people, their businesses, and their governments for the mutual benefit of both countries and for the promotion of global peace, stability, economic growth and prosperity. Both nations are now inclined to improve relations and cooperation, but the nations need specific actions that will yield progress and build confidence and momentum for further cooperation. The Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety, held in November 2014, encouraged scientists from both countries to examine global issues related to emerging and existing infections and global health safety, to share experience and approaches, and to identify opportunities for cooperation to improve practice and research in these areas. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop"--Publisher's description.
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Summary of the Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety, held November 18-20, 2014 on the campus of the Indian National Science Academy.

Includes bibliographical references.

Synopsis -- Introduction -- Framing the issues -- Human health -- Human and animal health: the way ahead -- The biotechnology revolution: exploring new territory together -- Laboratory regulatory oversight: finding the balance -- Applying and using new tools and knowledge safely -- Collaboration and going forward in partnership.

"The United States and India have pledged to deepen the linkages between their people, their businesses, and their governments for the mutual benefit of both countries and for the promotion of global peace, stability, economic growth and prosperity. Both nations are now inclined to improve relations and cooperation, but the nations need specific actions that will yield progress and build confidence and momentum for further cooperation. The Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety, held in November 2014, encouraged scientists from both countries to examine global issues related to emerging and existing infections and global health safety, to share experience and approaches, and to identify opportunities for cooperation to improve practice and research in these areas. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop"--Publisher's description.

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