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Grand Challenges in Global Health: Engaging Civil Society Organizations in Biomedical Research in Developing Countries

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  • Anant Bhan
  • Jerome A Singh
  • Ross E G Upshur
  • Peter A Singer
  • Abdallah S Daar

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The authors discuss the different types of civil society organizations, their role in biomedical research, and the advantages and challenges of working with them.

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  • Anant Bhan & Jerome A Singh & Ross E G Upshur & Peter A Singer & Abdallah S Daar, 2007. "Grand Challenges in Global Health: Engaging Civil Society Organizations in Biomedical Research in Developing Countries," PLOS Medicine, Public Library of Science, vol. 4(9), pages 1-4, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmed00:0040272
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040272
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