Student-Led Campaign to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases
Author Information
Author(s): Sandeep Kishore, Prabhjot Dhadialla
Primary Institution: Weill Cornell Medical College
Hypothesis
Innovative student-led campaigns can make a practical difference in addressing neglected tropical diseases.
Conclusion
Student-led initiatives can effectively raise awareness and mobilize resources to combat neglected tropical diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Students created partnerships with local collaborators to address neglected tropical diseases.
- The forum attracted significant interest from faculty and philanthropists.
- Students are developing a seminar series and journal club focused on neglected tropical diseases.
Takeaway
Students are working together to help fight diseases that mostly affect poor people and are often ignored. They believe their efforts can really help make a difference.
Methodology
The authors organized a forum to engage students and faculty in discussions about neglected tropical diseases and created partnerships for research and clinical training.
Participant Demographics
Medical and graduate students from Weill Cornell Medical College, Rockefeller University, and Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute.
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