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Top ten biotechnologies for improving health in developing countries
Abdallah S Daar1, Halla Thorsteinsdóttir, Douglas K Martin
1Program in Applied Ethics and Biotechnology, Joint Centre For Bioethics, Department of Public Health Sciences, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, Ontario M5G 1 L4, Canada.
Nature Genetics
|October 2, 2002
Summary
Biotechnology offers significant potential for improving global health outcomes in developing nations. This study identifies key biotechnologies to guide research and development efforts for greater impact.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Global Health
Background:
- Genomics and biotechnology research predominantly serve industrialized nations.
- Limited projects demonstrate the potential of these technologies for improving health in developing countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the top ten biotechnologies for enhancing health in developing countries.
- To provide guidance for research and development in global health biotechnology.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed an international group of eminent scientists with global health expertise.
Main Results:
- Identified a prioritized list of ten key biotechnologies.
- Results challenge assumptions regarding the relevance and affordability of biotechnology for developing nations.
Conclusions:
- Biotechnology can be effectively applied to address health challenges in developing countries.
- The findings offer concrete direction for future global health initiatives.