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The Caribbean Institute for Health Research, CAIHR; a specialised centre of the University of the West Indies mandated to deliver health care research and interventions of global relevance for a healthier Caribbean. Respected, resource-rich in knowledge, scientific and technical competence, CAIHR at 25 is a Caribbean-based centre of excellence with a global outlook; pushing the boundaries of health research for a sustainable future for the peoples of the Caribbean for the next 25 years and beyond! |
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Professor Emeritus David Picou
1927-2024
Professor David Picou, Paediatrician, scientist, leader, former and first Caribbean Director of the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit, CAIHR died May 4, 2024 Read more |
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Annual Scientific Meeting
CAIHR’s Annual Scientific Review took place June 26 – 28, 2024. CAIHR is a regional centre of excellence in health research and its Annual Scientific Review provides an opportunity for members of the Institute to come together and share their research activities as well as plans for future studies. Read more |
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Sickle Cell In Focus Conference 2024
Sickle Cell in Focus is a world-class two-day annual conference which is geared towards providing the latest updates on areas of current interest to the global sickle cell disease (SCD) community. Read more |
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Tribute to Professor Richard Cooper
1945-2024
Professor Richard Cooper was Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Chicago and was a consistent collaborator and supporter of the Institute. Read more |
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Featured Research
Differences in COVID-19 Vaccination and Experiences among Patients with Hypertension in Colombia and Jamaica during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, hypertensive patients had increased infection and healthcare disruption in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with limited vaccine access. The objective of this report is to describe COVID-19 experiences and vaccination uptake among hypertensive patients in Colombia and Jamaica. It is one of few studies comparing attitudes towards COVID-19 infection and vaccination and the impact of the pandemic on health care for patients with chronic illnesses such as hypertension in two low and middle income countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. |
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New Grant Funding |
2024: International Development Research Centre: Sustainability Healthy Active Living (SHAL) project - Building Healthy Communities with the dual goal of chronic disease prevention and promoting environmental sustainability – Prof Simon Anderson
2024: George Mason University: Generating insights into the national climate and health policy ecosystem in diverse geographies to drive climate action among policy stakeholders – Dr Georgiana Gordon Strachan
2024: IMPACT: Implementation of a multisectoral programme to improve indigenous adolescent mental health in Brazil and Dominica – Prof Simon Anderson
2023: Yale University: A Randomized Evaluation of the Effects of a Preschool Intervention on Child Learning and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya – Prof Helen Baker-Henningham
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Happenings |
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Unsung Heroine
Cherie-Ann Small was named one of seventy-five of the University of the West Indies 75th Anniversary 75 Unsung Heroines and Heroes Read more |
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Research Team Visits Yale University
A team from CAIHR visited Yale University’s School of Medicine and School of Public Health as part of the collaborative research project "Addressing Blood Pressure Control Through Dietary Approaches (ABCD) Study." Read more |
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CAIHR in Cartagena
A team from CAIHR attended the 30th Congress of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH 2024) in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia from September 19th to 22nd, 2024. Read more |
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Remembering Mrs Lorrice Dacosta
Mrs. DaCosta’s life was one dedicated to volunteerism, caring for others, friendship, kindness and service. Read more |
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Staff Congratulations |
Ministry of Health and Wellness National Health Research Conference Awards 2024
Most Impactful Research
Professor Trevor Ferguson
Best Poster Presentation
Dr Joanne Smith-Burke
Best Oral Presentation
Ms Seashell Nelson, Graduate student of CAIHR’s MSc Epidemiology
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Staff Promotions
Dr Amika Wright, Lecturer |
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