The Global Health Network welcomes the highly encouraging news on Pfizer/ Biontech COVID-19 vaccine
by EditorialEngagement with Human Infection Studies: Panel Discussion at 2018 Wellcome International Engagement Workshop
by Noni Mumba, Amrita Sekhar, Mary Chambers, Mesh Editorial TeamWebinar: Pregnant Women & Vaccines Against Emerging Epidemic Threats: Ethics Guidance for Preparedness, Research, and Response, 5 March 2019
by The Editorial TeamHow to Implement Blended Learning: Experiences of the Nigerian faculty
by Glory Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokan - Regional Faculty Lead, Morenike Ukpong - Senior Contributor, Regional Faculty CommitteeSeveral of Global Health Trials' Regional Faculties have implemented exceptional, cost-effective blended learning schemes, using a computer room and the Global Health Network's free eLearning courses to create a novel way of building their research teams' skills and knowledge. The Nigerian faculty explain their experiences here, and you can download their "how to" document on the right hand side of the screen, to use at your own site!
Development of an online resource for recruitment research in clinical trials to organise and map current literature
by Anna Kearney, Nicola Harman, Anna Rosala-Hallas, Claire Beecher, Jane Blazeby, Peter Bower, Mike Clarke, William Cragg, Sinead Dune, Heidi Gardner, Patricia Healy, Lisa Maguire, Nicola Mills, Leila Rooshenas, Ceri Rowlands, Shaun Treweek, Akke Vellinga, Paula Williamson, Carrol GambleTransparency in the conduct and reporting of clinical trials is supported by the guidance produced on the content of clinical trial protocols and reporting standards for clinical trials. While the principle features of the statistical analysis are required within this guidance it is generally accepted that a separate Statistical Analysis Plan is also developed as the level of detail appropriate for a SAP is excessive for a protocol. However, there is no detailed guidance on the content of a SAP and consequently, there is marked variation in practice.
Developing Ethical Practices for Public Health Research Data Sharing in South Africa: The Views and Experiences From a Diverse Sample of Research Stakeholders
by Spencer G Denny, Blessing Silaigwana, Douglas Wassenaar, Susan Bull, mparkerThis qualitative study examined the perceptions, experiences and concerns of 32 research stakeholders about data-sharing practices.
Abstract Importance While guidance on statistical principles for clinical trials exists, there is an absence of guidance covering the required content of statistical analysis plans (SAPs) to support transparency and reproducibility. Objective To develop recommendations for a minimum set of items that should be addressed in SAPs for clinical trials, developed with input from statisticians, previous guideline authors, journal editors, regulators, and funders.
Using Co-Inquiry to Study Co-Inquiry: Community-University Perspectives on Research
by Sarah Banks and Andrea ArmstrongBanks, S. et al (2014). Using co-inquiry to study co-inquiry: community-university perspectives on research collaboration. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship 7(1).
Become a Cochrane citizen scientist. Anyone can join their collaborative volunteer effort.
Global Health Research in an Unequal World: Ethics Case Studies from Africa
by Gemma Aellah, Tracey Chantler, P. Wenzel GeisslerThis book is a collection of fictionalised case studies of everyday ethical dilemmas and challenges, encountered in the process of conducting global health research in places where the effects of global, political and economic inequality are particularly evident.
The Good Clinical Practices (GCP) codes of the WHO and the International Conference of Harmonization set international standards for clinical research. But critics argue that they were written without consideration for the challenges faced in low and middle income countries (LMICs).
Around half of the clinical trials done on medicines we use today are not published; a tragic truth that needs to be changed.
The Global Health Network congratulates the Zuckerbergs on their new health initiative
by The Editorial TeamPlease see this Sky News interview where we were asked by Sky News to comment on the announcement about this bold vision to tackle all diseases.
Launch of Mesh: a new online platform co-created by its users and aiming to improve Community Engagement
by The Editorial TeamToday,The Global Health Network launches Mesh: a new online platform co-created by its users and aiming to improve Community Engagement with health in low and middle income countries.
Informed consent is vital in clinical research. Achieving adequate comprehension in low literacy settings however is a significant challenge.