The presence of Fogarty scholars shouldn't have surprised Beyrer. Johns Hopkins has been a part of the Center's campaign against AIDS in developing countries since its inception 14 years ago. During that time, Fogarty has underwritten the training of more than 2,000 developing world scientists in AIDS research at US universities. Other FIC fellows study other diseases. "We are devoting the major part of our resources to research and research training in developing countries where the burden of disease is greatest and the resources are the most limited," says Gerald T. Keusch, FIC director.
The Fogarty International Center is one of many industrialized country organizations that develop Third World scientists. The 24-country, 1,200-member European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) underwrites instruction, workshops, and lectures in molecular biology. It also offers long-term fellowships and operates a young investigator program, which encourages independent research. In May, EMBO will invite a new round of ...
