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The Role of Tryptophan Depletion on Depression in HIV-infected Ugandans

Posted on May 29, 2013 by lauraejacobson

This morning at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda, Dr. Pricsella Martinez of UC Berkley gave a talk on the “Reversal of IDO-induced Tryptophan Catabolism to Improve Depression in ART-treated HIV-infected Ugandans.” She offered evidence to suggest that … Continue reading →

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Ethical Foundations of Critical International Health

Posted on April 9, 2013 by lauraejacobson

Recently, I attended the 10th annual Western Region International Health Conference at Oregon Health Science University, April 5-7, 2013 in Portland, OR. There, Dr. Chunhuei Chi of Oregon State University delivered the morning plenary talk: Against the Golden Rule- Ethical … Continue reading →

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Health System Research in Rural Uganda: Perceptions from Local Leaders

Posted on April 1, 2013 by lauraejacobson

This summer, I will spend 10 weeks in Mbarara Uganda working on a project with the University of Wisconsin Global Health Institute (GHI) and Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Here’s a little bit about what I plan to … Continue reading →

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