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International collaborative research: a Colombian model that promotes infant health and research capacity

Journal of Perinatology volume 27, pages 738–743 (2007)Cite this article

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Abstract

Current collaborative efforts in international research with resource-poor nations are frequently paternalistic and deprive these nations of the skills necessary to build independent research capacity. Resource-poor nations have become progressively suspicious of research endeavors originated in industrialized nations that have minimal impact on the health care needs of their populations. The current trend toward globalization requires that certain standards be established to guide these collaborative efforts to create strong partnerships that promote independent evidence-based health research. The objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive approach to health-related international collaborative research with resource-poor nations using as an example a model that has been developed in Colombia, South America.

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We thank all the research assistants from participating institutions for their hard work. We also thank Dr Judy Aschner and Dr Sten Vermund for their critical review of this manuscript. Special thanks to Dr Carl L Bose who actively supported this international effort since its inception. This work was sponsored by Universidad Javeriana, University of North Carolina, Vanderbilt University, American Lung Association of North Carolina; Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc., SensorMedics Corporation (Viasys Healthcare), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Ross/Abbott Laboratories

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Mario A Rojas, Vanderbilt University, USA; Juan M Lozano, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; Carl L Bose, University of North Carolina, USA; María X Rojas, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; Martín Alonso Rondón, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; Meica M Efird, University of Colorado, USA; Esperanza Peña, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; Gloria Ruiz, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; Juan G Piñeros, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia; Catherine Rojas, Centro Policlínico del Olaya, Colombia; Luz A Celis, Hospital Universitario Simon Bolivar, Colombia; Guillermo Robayo, Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael, Colombia; Angela Hoyos, Clínica del Country, Colombia; Maria E Gosendi, Clínica San Pedro Claver, Colombia; Hernan Cruz, Fundación Valle de Lili, Colombia; Angela Leon, Hospital Universitario Simon Bolivar, Colombia; Janet Correa, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; Sergio Torres, Centro Policlínico del Olaya, Colombia; Reese Clark, Pediatrix, USA; Michael O’Shea, Wake Forest University, USA; Luis A Perez, Hospital Universitario de Bucaramanga, Colombia; Jaime A Bastidas, Clínica los Farallones, Colombia; Oscar Ovalle, Clínica Jorge Piñeros Corpas, SaludCoop, Colombia; Travis Honeycutt, University of North Carolina, USA; Mathew Laughon, University of North Carolina, USA; Gennie Bose, University of North Carolina, USA; Maryellen Lane, University of North Carolina, USA; Jorge E Garcia-Harker, Clinica San Luis, Bucaramanga, Columbia; Martha L Jaramillo, Fundación Valle de Lili, Cali, Columbia.

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Rojas, M., Lozano, J., Rojas, M. et al. International collaborative research: a Colombian model that promotes infant health and research capacity. J Perinatol 27, 738–743 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211827

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