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James S Molton1,2, Shweta Singh3, Ling Jun Chen3
1Division of Infectious Diseases, University Medicine Cluster, National University Health System, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 10, 119228, Singapore, Singapore. james_steven_molton@nuhs.edu.sg.
BMC Research Notes
|September 9, 2017
Summary
International tuberculosis (TB) research collaborations involving Asian institutions are rare, with most partnerships occurring outside the region. This highlights a missed opportunity for advancing TB research within Asia.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Research
- Global Health
Background:
- Asia accounts for over half of the global tuberculosis (TB) burden.
- Economic growth in Asia has spurred biomedical research funding and collaboration opportunities.
- Understanding international research collaborations is crucial for addressing regional health challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent of international tuberculosis research collaborations among institutions within Asia.
- To identify patterns and barriers in intra-Asian research partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a PubMed search for tuberculosis articles published within a 12-month period.
- Included articles with at least one author affiliation in Asia.
- Identified international collaborations through institution websites and internet searches.
Main Results:
- Identified 99 international collaborations involving Asian institutions.
- Only 8.1% (8 collaborations) were between institutions located within Asia.
- The majority of collaborations were with institutions outside of Asia.
Conclusions:
- The low rate of intra-Asian research collaboration represents a significant missed opportunity.
- Optimizing regional collaboration can enhance TB research funding and capacity building.
- Developing an Asia-relevant TB research agenda requires stronger intra-regional partnerships.
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