Why Gates Is Building Up Local Immunology Capacity to Study COVID in the Global South

Why Gates Is Building Up Local Immunology Capacity to Study COVID in the Global South

A Gates Foundation program is funding the development of local laboratory sites throughout the Global South to improve our understanding and response to new COVID variants and other epidemic threats.

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Why Won’t Bill and Melinda Gates Really Take on Donald Trump?

Why Won’t Bill and Melinda Gates Really Take on Donald Trump?

Trumpism is anathema to the values of philanthropy's first couple, while the administration's policies are a wrecking ball that threatens their foundation's gains. So why aren't they speaking out more forcefully?

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Take Down That Paywall: Foundations vs. Top Journals Over Open Access

Take Down That Paywall: Foundations vs. Top Journals Over Open Access

Gates has been one of a handful of funders pushing for open access to published research. In 2017, it’s walking the walk, with grantees now unable to publish in some top journals with restrictive policies.

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What Has Gates Done Lately on Global Family Planning? Big Things, With a Big Partner

What Has Gates Done Lately on Global Family Planning? Big Things, With a Big Partner

The foundation has long been funding reproductive health, but these efforts have lately gained new urgency, and a major give last month underscores that. 

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