While significant advances towards malaria control have been made within the past decade, continued research and product development are needed to ensure progress towards elimination is maintained. Collaborative research projects – especially those involving international partners – are critical to advancing this urgently needed malaria research and development (R&D).
This session will introduce the Funds in Trust (FIT) program, showcase these collaborative projects, and demonstrate how international collaboration not only advances malaria R&D, but also encourages the development of a global network of current and future malaria leaders. Panelists will discuss with audience members the challenges and solutions of R&D in low-resource settings, the value of partnering with research institutes in malaria-endemic countries, and how to establish mutually beneficial research collaborations.