A global initiative of research funders that aims to harmonize funding efforts to enhance global research capacity. Head of the Secretariat - @GarryAslanyan
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As President of @SARIMA20 you must be proud to see the increasing appreciation for the value of research management in the broader research ecosystem. Thank you for your kind words, Anna Matros-Goreses.
And thanks for welcoming me to your Namibia, the Land of the Brave!
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Let me guess, you’ve never been part of a crowdsourced effort to shape a panel? Most certainly not in advance! At the @WFPHA_FMASP Congress in SA in early September, @ESSENCE_GROUP is hosting a panel on IR & public health.
Survey here: lnkd.in/eggvquXY
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Kicking off the ESSENCE Annual meeting of members with a clear message from the start: in today’s shifting global health landscape, alignment between funding, evidence, and country priorities is critical. Thanks @EDCTP3 for hosting us!
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How are you spending your Sunday?
🎤 Meet the Speakers at #WARIMAConf17!
Hear from leading experts shaping research compliance, governance and quality across Africa and beyond.
Join us in #Abuja for meaningful conversations on ↩️
🎯 Compliance = Quality Research
📅 11–14 May 2026
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#ResearchCompliance #QualityResearch
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As the Secretariat of the @ESSENCE_GROUP initiative, we partnered with @EDCTP3 this year as the host and organizd the annual members’ meeting. Kicking off with a clear message: in today’s shifting landscape, alignment between funding, evidence, and country priorities is critical.
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As a proud Secretariat of ESSENCE since 2009, we are thankful to @EDCTP3 for hosting us. Heading over soon to tackle the challenges together. See you all there! @GarryAslanyan
Brussels this week: @EDCTP3 hosts 70+🧍🏽🧍♀️for our Annual Members meeting. Clarifying ESSENCE’s role in a shifting global health research landscape; Aligning funding, evidence & country priorities; Setting practical, equitable steps for stronger partnerships.
Watch this space.
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Don't forget to tune in to this months episode !
S5 of #GlobalHealthMatters podcast kicks off!
@GarryAslanyan chats with @CKyobutungi (@APHRC) and Paola Abril Campos Rivera (@TecdeMonterrey) on the future of global health.
👉 tinyurl.com/GHM-E54
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We are honored that TDR's @GarryAslanyan and co-authors have been awarded the Rod Rose Award by the Society of Research Administrators International for a publication on research management and administration:
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🎙️We’re going LIVE!
Join the #GlobalHealthMatters podcast at #WHS2025 @WorldHealthSummit for our first live-streamed episode:
🗓️ 12 Oct | 12:45pm CEST
📍 In Berlin or 💻 via YouTube
🔗 Watch here: tinyurl.com/GHM-Live
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Important notice - applications to the 2026 Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy are now open! 👉 dlsph.utoronto.ca/institutes…
Tue, Sep 30 @ 11:59 PM ET for international/visa requiring applicants
Fri, Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM ET for domestic/non-visa requiring applicants
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Do you want to be a part of the dialogue centered on research management around the world? The 2026 SRAI Global Research Management Summit in Dubai is now accepting speaking proposals.
Send your proposal by 4 September 2025.
More details here: lnkd.in/e7uyZJYB
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I usually post about recent episodes after they’ve aired, to gather listeners’ feedback. My conversation with @DreJoanneLiu resonated deeply with them. The weekend is ahead - have a listen! @MSF
👉 tdr.who.int/global-health-ma…
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Call me Pollyannaish, but I believe it takes a coalition of the willing to tackle any challenge. 📸 Photo de famille of the ESSENCE initiative funding agencies & stakeholders from our meeting earlier this year is the proof we are determined. Notes: tdr.who.int/docs/librariespr…
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Don't miss reading the notes from the meeting of the @ESSENCE_GROUP on Health Research initiative, of which we proudly host.
@GarryAslanyan - Head of ESSENCE Secretariat and over 40 member agencies and stakeholders.
Call me Pollyannaish, but I believe it takes a coalition of the willing to tackle any challenge. 📸 Photo de famille of the ESSENCE initiative funding agencies & stakeholders from our meeting earlier this year is the proof we are determined. Notes: tdr.who.int/docs/librariespr…
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The British Academy held the First Conference on Equitable Partnerships in London, convening researchers, universities, funders, and sector networks. Access the presentations shared by participants on our website: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/inte…
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Join Dr. Garry Aslanyan (@GarryAslanyan) , the Manager of Partnerships and Global Engagement at TDR and the Head of Secretariat of the ESSENCE on Health Research initiative, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from April 25-27, 2025 for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting.
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We, at TDR, are very proud to have served as the Secretariat of ESSENCE as part of our engagement globally to have sustainable research systems, particularly at #LMICs
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🎙️In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. @GarryAslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies and strategies for today and the future.
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Hurry now to register to join the 16th WARIMA Annual Workshops and Conference.
For more info, visit warima.org/index.php/wac2025…
@AREF_Africa @ESSENCE_GROUP @inqababiotec @WANETAM_WAfrica @mrcunitgambia
🔊Announcement!
Registrations to participate in our 2025 Annual Workshops and Conference are now open.
The theme for this 16th edition is "Facing The Emerging Trends in Research as Research Managers."
To register, visit: warima.org/index.php/wac2025…
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I look forward to joining great colleagues in Geneva on June 12 celebrating the 50th anniversary of @TDRnews the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases of @WHO @GarryAslanyan