IPM Resource Data Bank International

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Intellectual Property, Research & Development, and Innovation Resource Data

Bank for Developing Countries & Emerging Economies

Introduction:

This Intellectual Property, Research & Development, and Innovation Resource DataBank provides up to date useful information related to education and training resourcesavailable to developing countries and emerging economies. This data bank should serveas a jumping board for scientists, managers, and other personnel directly involved intechnology transfer to find the tools and assistance necessary to enhance technologytransfer operations at their institutions.

Included in this data bank are training opportunities with well established technologytransfer organizations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, professionalsocieties, and foundations. Also found here are links to other guides and resources which

offer tools to help technology managers better understand intellectual property issuessuch as deciding development strategies and creating licenses/agreements.

Potential for continuing education and training in the field of research and developmentare also contained in this data bank, where the focus is technology and global health. Forexample some of the available opportunities include fellowships, available grants forresearch, and scholarships.

Finally, this data bank contains contact information for all the mentioned organizations,including online addresses, phone information, and mailing addresses. With thisinformation further inquiries can be made and important networks can be formed, which

can connect the key partners in research & development, innovation, and intellectualproperty.

U.S. GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

NIH Office of Technology Transfer

Contact:Phone (301) 496-7057http://www.ott.nih.gov/

Technology Transfer Online Training Course

This online course provides pertinent information about technology transfer andtechnology transfer mechanism used at NIH and other federal agencies. The followingsubjects are covered in detail: Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Cooperative
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Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), patents & inventions, licensing,royalties, and ethics. Assessment can be based on a series of case-based scenarios. Thistraining can be found at: http://tttraining.od.nih.gov/

International Technology Transfer Training Program

Tentatively one to three month program aimed at training scientists and managers inbiotechnology field. Program offers exposure and practical experience in the field oftechnology transfer. Focuses of the program include the different aspects of IntellectualProperty Management, the Assessment & Commercialization of technologies, exposureto the practical aspects of negotiation of license agreements, and an understanding of theglobal challenges of Technology Transfer, such as Clinical Trials, Capacity Building andPublic-Private Partnerships. For more information regarding International TechnologyTransfer Training please visit: http://www.ott.nih.gov/about_nih/ITOFTT.html

Contact:Application Submit resume or CV, and a statement of interest explaining why you are

interested in training at the NIH Office of Technology Transfer, including a statement ofsupport from your institution to Susan Bruff by email,[email protected], fax at, (301)496-9056 Attn. Ms. Susan Bruff, or by mail,National Institutes of Health (NIH)Office of Technology TransferAttn: Ms. Susan Bruff6011 Executive Blvd., Suite 325 (MSC 7660)Rockville, MD 20852-3804

Available Technologies

Featured technologies available for licensing from NIH can be found athttp://www.ott.nih.gov/featured_technology/featured_Technology.html

Available technologies for specific Neglected Diseases from NIH, FDA, and differentUS Universities, can be found athttp://www.ott.nih.gov/licensing_royalties/NegDis_ovrvw.html

Additional technologies available for licensing from OTT can be found athttp://www.ott.nih.gov/licensing_royalties/techabs.htmlFoundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences Technology Courses, FAES

FAES currently offers four IP and Tech Transfer related courses at NIH including 1)Introduction to Technology Transfer, 2) Biomedical Business Development &International Strategic Partnering, 3) Biotechnology Management & Leadershipand 4) Business Development for Scientists. Specific topics will include: history andlegislation of public policies that drive federal technology transfer; the role of the Officeof Technology Transfer at NIH; the role of the Technology Development Coordinators at NIH; forms of intellectual property; the definition of a patentable invention and thedefinition of an inventor; the patent application process; licensing of a patentableinvention and the definition of an inventor; the patent application process; licensing of
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inventions; patent litigation; international strategic partnering; biotechnologymanagement; collaborative research; transactional agreements, etc. For moreinformation, contact Steve Ferguson at [email protected].

Contact:

Registration & Additional Information Phone (301) 496-7976http://www.faes.org

USDA Graduate School - Technology Transfer Course

USDA Graduate School offers a course in Technology Transfer. This course will containan overview of Technology Transfer, the Role of Alliances in Technology Transfer,Intellectual Property Management, Technology Licensing: Disclosure throughMaintenance, Maximizing the Value of University Generated Discovery, MovingFederally Developed R&D to the Marketplace: Policy and Practice, Factors inTransferring Technology to and from Big Businesses, Factors in Transferring

Technology to and from Small Businesses, Technology Transfer Participative CaseStudy, and finally International Technology Transfer.

Contact:Registration Call the USDA Graduate School, (888) 744-GRAD, or visithttp://www.grad.usda.govAdditional Information TTS Education Chairman, Richard Leshuk, (301) 279-2686,[email protected]

Federal Laboratory Consortium Technology Transfer Training Courses

The FLC offers training courses at the beginners, intermediate, and advanced level. Thebeginner level course is designed to introduce newcomers to the field of technologytransfer and refresh veterans in technology transfer. The intermediate course builds offthe beginner course including a detailed examination on establishing and managing atechnology transfer office, conducting a technology survey of a laboratory to identifytransfer and commercialization candidates, a detailed examination of intellectual propertyprotection, and a discussion of technology transfer partnerships with the private sector.Finally, the advance technology transfer training course focuses on intellectual propertymanagement, licensing, negotiating, in-depth coverage of CRADAs, licensing &international intellectual property, licensing & export control, advanced licensing, andlicensing negotiation. These courses can be located on the FLC website:http://www.federallabs.org.

Center for Disease Control Technology Transfer Office, CDC TTO

Contact:Phone (770) 488-8600Email [email protected]
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http://www.cdc.gov/od/ads/techtran/index.htm

Available Technologies

A list of available technologies for licensing can be found at

http://www.cdc.gov/od/ads/techtran/tech.htm Technology is available in the fields ofBacterial, Mycobacterial, Mycotic, Parasitic, Rickettsial, Veternary, STD, Viral, andother miscellaneous areas.

General Training Opportunities

CDC offers a variety of training programs in areas such as Public Health Law, PublicHealth Informatics, and Policy Research & Development, which cover areas ofTechnology Transfer. A complete listing of training opportunities can be found athttp://www.cdc.gov/phtrain

Food and Drug Administration

Contact:5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001Phone 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)http://www.fda.gov

FDA International Programs

To protect the health of American consumers, FDA cannot limit its activities to theUnited States. More than 80 percent of all seafood, 20 percent of all fresh produce, andmillions of other FDA-regulated products consumed or used in the United States areproduced abroad. Products regulated by the agency that are made in other countries must

meet the same standards as those manufactured domestically. Thus, FDA's internationalactivities encompass:

Food Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Biologics Animal Drugs and Feed Radiation-Emitting Products Cosmetics

For information about Training and the International Visitors Program please

contact FDA at:

Phone:301-827-4480FAX: 301-827-1451Email [email protected]: http://www.fda.gov/oia/contact.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST

Office of International and Academic Affairs

Contact:

Phone (301) 975-6478Email [email protected]://www.nist.gov/oiaa/oiaa1.htm

Foreign Guest Researcher Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology offers scientists from around theworld opportunities to work with NIST scientists for collaborative research or forlearning experiences when supported by their home institutions. For more informationabout the Foreign Guest Researcher Program contact the OIAA at, [email protected], or byfax at (301) 975-3072.

Federal Laboratory Consortium, FLC

Contact:Phone (856) 667-7727E-mail [email protected]://www.federallabs.org/

Technology Transfer Mechanisms Database

The Federal Laboratory Consortium Education and Training Committee offers a databaseof useful information that relates to the variety of technology transfer mechanisms usedby federal agencies in the United States. In this database detailed information about themechanisms and even complete documents of many of the technology transfermechanisms can be found.This database can be found at: http://www.federallabs.org/t2mechanisms/

Technology Transfer Desk Reference

The FLC Technology Transfer Desk Reference is a comprehensive introduction totechnology, and the fundamentals required by technology transfer practitioners in boththe government and the private sector. In this reference the following topics are coveredin detail: technology transfer overview, the role of the FLC in technology transfer,Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), and intellectualproperty issues. This Reference can be found and downloaded for free from the FLCwebsite: http://www.federallabs.org/t2mechanisms/.

Hard copies can be obtained through the mail by contacting Steve Boardman at950 N Kings Hwy
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Suite 208Cherry Hill, NJ 08034USA

Federal Technology Transfer Legislation and Policy (the Green Book)

This document contains the principal statutory and presidential executive order policiesthat constitute the framework of federal technology transfer. This Green Book is used toassist policy makers and technology transfer practitioners in the government as a legalreference source.Link to Green Book:http://www.federallabs.org/ContentObjects/Publications/FLC_Legislation_and_Policy_(The_Green_Book).pdfA hard copy can be obtained by contacting the FLC support office at:[email protected]

United States Agency for International Development, USAID

Contact:Information CenterU.S. Agency for International DevelopmentRonald Reagan BuildingWashington, D.C. 20523-1000Phone (202) 712-4810http://www.usaid.gov

Technology Transfer Program

USAID offers a technology transfer program in the division of Economic Growth &Trade. This program supports several activities which facilitate the transfer of innovativetechnical solutions to address important developmental needs. A market-driven approachis used to develop and promote trade linkages, improve environmental management,clean production, and industrial efficiency practices. More information can be found athttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/economic_growth_and_trade/tech-transfer/index.html.

Global Bureau The Bureau of Global Programs, Field Support and Research

This bureau serves to advance USAIDs role as a leader, facilitator, and integrator ofdevelopment assistance activities. This bureau has strengths in the ability to develop,test, and disseminate new technologies; shape programs and influence assistance policiesof other donors; magnify the impact of USAID mission programs through support; anddirect research on issues relevant to developing country needs; etc.

The Air Force Research Lab
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Contact:AFRL1864 4th St.

Bldg. 15, Room 225WPAFB, OH 45433-7131Email [email protected]

Air Force Technology Transfer Handbook Guidance

This handbook provides detailed information about the Air Forces technology transfer program, and provides guidance in the execution of Air Force technology transfer.Although the focus is on Air Force technology transfer, the information is useful forfederal technology transfer practitioners of other agencies. Included is information onlegislation, policy and guidance, roles and responsibilities, technology transfer processes,

strategic planning, technology assessments, marketing, focused outreach, technologytransfer mechanism, and much more. It can be obtained from the following website:http://www.afrl.af.mil/techtran_handbk_index.asp

OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS

World Health Organization, WHO

Contact:Avenue Appia 201211 Geneva 27SwitzerlandPhone (+41 22) 791-3111Email [email protected]

http://www.who.int/en/

Access to Technologies, ATT

ATT provides technical advice and support to UN Agencies and member states in theareas of vaccine quality, demand, immunization financing, cold chain and logistics, andsupply. Overall ATT as a part of WHO, hopes to reduce financial and technical barriersto introduction of new and existing vaccines and immunization-related technologies in
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the immunization programmes of the world. For further information please visit,http://www.who.int/vaccines-access/.

UNICEF UNDP World Bank WHO Special Program for Research andTraining in Tropical Disease (TDR)

Contact:1211 Geneva 27SWITZERLANDPhone 41 22 791-4854Email [email protected]://www.who.int/tdr/

Technology Transfer Partnerships and Capacity Strengthening

This programs initiatives aim to help advanced developing countries improve their ownresearch and development capacities. An excellent example of technology transferthrough TDR activities is the Thailand Tropical Diseases Research Programme (T-2).

United Nations Development Programme, UNDP

Contact:United Nations Development ProgrammeOne United Nations PlazaNew York, NY 10017 USAPhone (212) 906-5000http://www.undp.org

The United Nations Development Programme is a global organization connectingcountries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. TheUNDP serves to meet the challenges of democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisisprevention & recovery, energy & environment, and HIV/AIDS. Technology Transfer isan area of increasing importance as networks within the UNDP seek to share usefulknowledge.

World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO
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Contact:World Intellectual Property Organization34 chemin des ColombettesGeneva, SwitzerlandPhone (022) 338-9547

Email [email protected]://www.wipo.int

Courses

The WIPO Academy offers 6 courses designed to educate professionals on the topics of:Intellectual Property, Copyright and Related Rights, Electronic Commerce andIntellectual Property, Biotechnology and Intellectual Property, and an Introduction to theUPOV System of Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV Convention. For moreinformation please visit, http://academy.wipo.int/.

Professional Training Program The WIPO Academy also offers a training program aimed at professionals in the field ofintellectual property. These programs provide basic or specialized training on the law,administration and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and the use anddissemination of industrial property documentation and information. For moreinformation please visit,http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/professional_training/index.html.

The Intellectual Property Digital library

The library of the World Intellectual Property Organization is a specialized collection oflegal references to serve the information needs of WIPO staff, delegates of WIPOmember states, and external researchers. Aspects of intellectual property, copyright andindustrial property laws and treaties can be found within. It can be accessed at:http://www.wipo.int/ipdl/en/

Collection of Laws for Electronic Access (CLEA)

This is a unique database providing easy access to intellectual property legislation from awide range of countries and regions. This information resource is made available byWIPO free of charge to all interested parties, including researchers, legal professionals,policy-makers, students, and administrators. It can be accessed at:http://www.wipo.int/clea/en/index.jsp

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, UNIDO

Contact:UNIDO HeadquartersVienna International CentreWagramerstr 5
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P.O. Box 300A-1400 ViennaAustriaPhone - +43 (1) 26026-0Email [email protected]

http://www.unido.org

Training Opportunities/Workshops

UNIDO offers numerous opportunities to advance the growth of technology transfer. Itoffers seminars and workshops on the subject year round. These events can be found onthe main website.

INSME-WASME International Training Programmes

These intensive courses are organized by INSME with WASME (World Association forSmall and Medium Enterprises), offering insightful knowledge on topics such as: the

marketing of innovation, the management of the contractual process of technologytransfer, the financing of innovation projects, the fostering of innovation in small andmedium scale industries, the methodology to follow for choosing the most suitabletechnology so as to provide a competitive edge in the market, and the right trade-offbetween in-house technology development and the technology search/purchase in themarket.Contact:Secretariat Mr. Mariano G. [email protected] - +39.06.80972.427

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO

Contact:7, place de Fontenoy75372 Paris 07 SPFrancePhone - +33 (0)1 45 68 10 00Email [email protected]://www.unesco.org

Fellowships Programs

UNESCO offers fellowship programs in Natural Sciences including areas ofbiotechnology research. The direct mission of these fellowships is to contribute to theenhancement of human resources and national capacity-building in areas that are closelyaligned to UNESCOs strategic objectives and programme priorities.
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To apply see the application at: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/circulars/cl3695bis.pdforcontact UNESCO. Complete information can also be found on the website.

Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturing Network, DCVMN

Contact: Dr. Suresh Jadhav at [email protected]; www.dcvmn.org and/orwww.who.org/dcvmn

A voluntary public health driven alliance of vaccine manufacturers from developingcountries, aiming to provide a consistent and sustainable supply of quality vaccines at anaffordable price to developing countries. The DCVMN is an affinity group of vaccineproducers comprised of vaccine manufacturing companies from developing and middleincome countries globally including India, Brazil, China, Mexico, Egypt, Indonesia, etc ,interested in networking and collaboration amongst themselves. Partners playing anadvisory role include USAID, WHO, NIH Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), PATH,

IVI, etc. DCVMN members and partners meet in annual basis with recent meetings inEgypt, India and next scheduled for December, 2006 in Thailand. For more informationplease contact or Ms. Mahima Datla [email protected]

Pan American Health Organization, PAHO

Contact:525 23rd Avenue, NWWashington DC 20037USAPhone 1-202-974-3000

Email [email protected] [email protected]://www.paho.org

PAHOs Technology and Health Services Delivery (THS)

Promotes, coordinates and implements technical cooperation activities aimed atstrengthening national capabilities to develop and organize appropriate and accessiblehealth services, specialized programs, and health technologies and to provide essentialmedicines, vaccines, laboratory services and safe blood.

The Area of Technology and Health Services Delivery is comprised of three units: HealthServices Organization (OS), Mental Health and Specialized Programs (MH); andEssential Medicines, Vaccines and Health Technologies (EV).

Essential Medicines, Vaccines and Health Technologies Unit (THS/EV)

Promotes research and development of vaccines, in collaboration with publicsector laboratories, ensuring that local vaccine production is economically and
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technically viable and adheres to good manufacturing practices, as well asnational and international norms and standards.

Fosters the establishment of a consortium of laboratories that produce vaccines;the adoption of good manufacturing practices; and the regional certification process for vaccine producers Supports and strengthens the public health

laboratory networks and promotes the development of surveillance systems tomonitor the use of medicines, vaccines and blood. Supports sub-regional and regional mechanisms for the regulation and

harmonization of vaccine production and promotes the adoption of vaccine safetystandards.

Strengthens national capacities to develop policies and strategies to regulate andsupply essential drugs as well as to develop efficient pharmaceutical services.

The Organization of American States, OAS

Contact:17th Street & Constitution Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20006USATel. (202) 458-3000Email: [email protected]://www.oas.org

Division of Cooperation for Development of Human Resources (DCDHR)

The Organization of American States offers numerous Fellowships and Internships, underthe Division of Cooperation for Development of Human Resources. For more

information on these opportunities contact DCDHR by email: [email protected]

Educational Portal of the Americas

The Agency has established the Educational Portal of the Americas for e-learning. As anelement of this portal, the Division of Human Development has launched and currentlymanages a program of electronic fellowships (e-fellowships) as a more cost-effectivemechanism for expanding fellowship and learning opportunities. The Agency alsoactively seeks partnership with other agencies involved in the award and financing offellowships and mechanisms to facilitate access to educational loans to supplement thefellowship programs. In addition there are comprehensive distance learning courses andprograms, online libraries, and useful links.

Educational Portal of the Americas

Executive Secretariat for Integral DevelopmentOrganization of American States1889 F Street, NWWashington, DC 20006 USA

For Scholarship questions: Telephone (202) 458-6166
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For INEAM courses related questions: Telephone (202) 458-3902Fax (202) 458-3527

Wellcome Trust

Contact:Wellcome TrustGibbs Building215 Euston RoadLondon NW1 2BE, UKPhone: +44 (0)20 7611 8888Email: [email protected]://www.wellcome.ac.uk

Technology Transfer Funding

The Wellcome Trust believes it can help bridge the gap between fundamental researchand commercial application. It hopes to ensure that new discoveries and technologiesarising in academic laboratories do not fail to realize their potential. The WellcomeTrust aims to achieve this by funding applied research projects at an early stage wherethere is a need in healthcare, a potential solution and a realistic expectation that theinnovation will be developed further by the market. The Wellcome Trust offers awardsin the following areas:

Translation awards

o These awards are provided in hopes to encourage researchers andtechnology transfer professionals to work in partnerships to develop early-stage innovations.

Strategic Translation Awards

o These awards will go to areas where it views it to be strategically

important to its mission.

Strategic Translation Awards in Seeding Drug Discovery

For further information about future calls for proposals please contact the technologytransfer office at The Wellcome Trust, [email protected], or visithttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/funding/technologytransfer/.

OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH FOUNDATIONS AND PROFFESIONAL

SOCIETIES
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The Association of University Technology Managers, AUTM

Contact:60 Revere Drive, Suite 500Northbrook, IL 60062Phone (847) 480-9282Email [email protected]://www.autm.net

Developing Economies Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded annually to as many as five technology transfer professionals

who work in countries with developing economies and wish to attend AUTM meetings orprofessional development courses. Application requirements, instructions, and the list ofeligible countries is available at: http://www.autm.net/contEd/developingeconomies.cfmQuestions can be emailed to: [email protected] or phoned to: (847) 559-0846

AUTM Basic Licensing Course

This course is for professionals new to technology transfer, and focuses on topics that arefundamental to academic technology transfer. Inquires should be sent to [email protected] phone at: (847) 559-0846.

AUTM Technology Transfer Practice Manual

The AUTM Technology Transfer Practice Manual is a comprehensive four-volumereference tool covering more than 40 subject areas. It includes more than 70 sample policies, agreements, and forms. Broad subject areas include: pertinent laws andregulations; managing a technology transfer office; pertinent policies; intellectual property: intangible and tangible; the inventor; soliciting and evaluating inventiondisclosures; marketing; licenses; licensing and negotiation strategies; valuation; pertinentagreements; etc. Full publication can be obtained by members of AUTM. For moreinformation please visit, http://www.autm.net/about/dsp.Detail.cfm?pid=44.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Contact:AAAS1200 New York Avenue NWWashington, DC 20005USAPhone: 202-326-6400Email: [email protected]
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http://www.aaas.org

AAAS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science aroundthe world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson, and professional association.

It is also the publisher of the peer-reviewed journalScience

. AAAS serves as anauthoritative source for information on the latest developments in science and bridgesgaps among scientists, policy-makers and the public to advance science and scienceeducation. AAAS has four major program areas to fulfill its mission: Science andPolicy, International Activities, Education and Human Resources, and Project 2061.

Science & Intellectual Property in the Public Interest (SIPPI)

The SIPPI project is designed to involve public interest in science and intellectualproperty issues, such as: examining the scope of the public domain in science, equity inaccess to the benefits of science, and broad participation in public policy. Specificallythis project engages in activities of research; briefings for Congress, the Executive branch

agencies, and the press; symposia, workshops, and public conferences; monitoring IPlegislation and litigation and their effects on scientific research and the public interest.For more information please visit, http://sippi.aaas.org/.

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

AAAS offers fellowships to help establish and nurture critical links between federaldecision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy that benefits thewellbeing of the nation and the planet. AAAS offers these fellowships with suchscientific research organizations as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NationalScience Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and alsoCongressional and Diplomacy fellowships. For further information on fellowships,please visit http://fellowships.aaas.org.

Centre for the Management of Intellectual Property in Health Research and

Development (MIHR)

Contact:MIHROxford Centre for InnovationMill Street, Oxford OX2 OJXUnited KingdomPhone: +44 (0)1865 812041/811109http://www.mihr.org

MIHR Training Programme

MIHR aims to strengthen the capabilities of health R&D institutions in developing anddeveloped countries in the areas of Intellectual Property management and technology
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transfer by stimulating awareness of the basic skills and tools required to ensure thatmedical products have the best opportunity to be made available for the poorest. MIHRoffers training workshops which focus on:

The understanding of how IP systems operate to ensure the accessibility andaffordability of health products once developed,

Ensuring that both public and private sector institutions interests are protectedand outcomes are win-win,

Implications of partnerships with foreign companies, venture capital firms, andforeign patent systems,

Relating to international research funding organizations

Dealing with IP in forming collaborative R&D relationships with otherinstitutions.

MIHR Best Practice Manual 2003 Edition (New Edition to be published Fall 2006)

MIHR offers a free to download handbook primarily directed to public sector researchcentres in developing countries. This handbook can be found under Information

Resources of the MIHR website: http://www.mihr.org.

Gates Foundation

Contact:Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationPO Box 23350Seattle, WA 98102Phone: (206) 709-3100

Email: [email protected]://www.gatesfoundation.org

The Gates Foundations (GF) global health mission is to help ensure that lifesavingadvances in health are created and shared with those who need them most. TheFoundation focuses on accelerating access to existing vaccines, drugs, and other tools tofight diseases that disproportionately affect developing countries, and to support researchto discover new health solutions that are effective, affordable, and practical for use inpoor countries. The GF supports efforts to prevent and treat diseases and conditions thatmeet three criteria: (1) they cause widespread illness and death in developing countries;

(2) they represent the greatest inequities in health between developed and developingcountries; and (3) they receive inadequate attention and funding. GF priority diseases andconditions are: Acute Diarrheal Illness, Acute Lower Respiratory Infections, HIV/AIDS,Tuberculosis and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.

Technology Mangers for Global Health (TMGH)
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Contact:Technology Managers for Global Health33 Buchanan Court

Iowa City, IA 52246 USAPhone: 319-248-9625http://www.tmgh.org

Resources & Activities

As a Special Interest Group of the Association of University Technology Managers,formed in partnership with MIHR, TMGH is committed to lead the way in improvingglobal health. TMGH serves as a collegial resource and support network. Acting as aresource TMGH offers several useful links to Product Development Partnerships, JournalArticles, Books, and links to other helpful organizations. Included in these resources is

the informative booklet, Global Health Partnerships and Academic TechnologyTransfer, http://www.tmgh.org/assets/TMGH-MIHR_booklet.pdf.

For further information on activities and resources, please visithttp://www.tmgh.org.

Rockefeller Foundation

Contact:Rockefeller Foundation (Main Office)420 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10018USAPhone: (212) 869-8500http://www.rockfound.org

Grants in Health: Health Equity

The Rockefeller Foundation hopes to reduce avoidable and unfair differences in thehealth status of populations in numerous ways: developing better health products, risingto the challenge of AIDS, and strengthening developing country health systems. Withinthese areas the Rockefeller Foundation funds partnerships for product development,research on efficient, effective delivery methods, experimental research on poverty &illness, and supports the exchange of ideas through public engagement to reduce thestigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

A guide is available to provide information to organizations and individuals on how theRockefeller Foundation develops programs from which grants are made. It is availableonline at: http://www.rockfound.org/grantmaking/FundingPrograms.
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To make inquiries about Grant making, please visit:http://www.rockfound.org/Grantmaking/Inquiry

Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors (PIIPA)

Contact:PIIPA1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.PO Box 548 Washing, DC 2004-0548USAPhone: +1 (202) 633-0811Email: [email protected]://www.piipa.org

PIIPAs IP Corps

The PIIPA IP Corps is a network of professionals in the area of Intellectual Property thatwork for free or low cost to meet the needs of developing countries. Specifically thePIIPA IP Corps can offer the following actions to assist developing countryorganizations: file patents; file trademark applications; attack and invalidate patents;attack and invalidate trademark registrations; search and analyze patent portfolios todetermine freedom to operate; negotiate bioprospecting access and benefit sharingagreements; negotiate agreements providing access to medicine; counsel governments onlegislative initiatives involving IP protection, e.g. genetic resources, traditionalknowledge, and access to medicine; help governments and NGOs involved in treatynegotiations; and litigate patent and trademark infringement and compulsory licensecases.

To apply for assistance applications please contact:Steven Price, CEO/PresidentC/o Natural History Museum, MRC 105Smithsonian InstitutionP.O. Box 37012Washington, DC 20013-7012

Or visit online: http://www.piipa.org/clientRegister.asp

Public Intellectual Property Resource for Agriculture (PIPRA)

Contact:PIPRAUniversity of California
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One Shields AvenueDept. Plant SciencesPlant Reproductive Biology Building-Mail Stop 5Davis, CA 95616USA

Phone: + (530) 754 6717http://www.pipra.org

PIPRA agricultural IP database

PIPRA now offers a beta version of the PIPRA agricultural IP database online for publicaccess. This database contains over 6600 patents and patent applications from 39different countries. It is easily searchable by many fields, including licensing status. Intotal this data represents the agricultural portfolio of 27 universities and non-profitinstitutions. This database can be used to determine potential market strategies,infringement issues, and other possible obstacles to development.

To find this database, please visit: http://pipra.m-cam.com. Registration is free.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Contact:Howard Hughes Medical Institute4000 Jones Bridge RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815-6789USAPhone: (301) 215-8500Email: [email protected]://www.hhmi.org

Grants and Fellowships

HHMIs grants program is the largest privately funded education initiative of its kind inthe United States. Since 1988 HHMI has awarded approximately $1.5 billion in grants.HHMI offers research grants to individuals, and science education grants to institutions,in addition to fellowships. For further information about specific opportunities oneshould contact the Office of Grants and Special Programs,[email protected].

University Science, Humanities and Engineering Partnerships in Africa, USHEPiA

Conatact:USHEPiA OfficeRm 3.09, Kramer Building,
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Middle Campus,University of Cape Town,Private Bag, Rondebosch 7700Republic of South AfricaPhone: +27 21 650 2822

http://web.uct.ac.za/misc/iapo/ushepia/bg.htm

Fellowship and Small Grants

USHEPiA offers fellowships qualified candidates to lecture or perform research at itspartner universities. Fellows often graduate or finish their projects and return to theirhome universities or organizations to become head of their departments. USHEPiA alsooffers funding in the form of small grants, thanks to donations from organizations such asthe Carnigie Corporation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The funds are used tocarry out research activities, build research infrastructure, attend conferences and supportacademic advancement of the graduates. For further information, please visit

http://web.uct.ac.za/misc/iapo/ushepia/bg.htm.

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Contact:International Centrefor Genetic Engineeringsand BiotechnologyAREA Science Park Padriciano 9934012 Trieste, ITALYFrancisco E. Baralle, MD, PhD, Director-GeneralPhone: +39-040-3757337Email:[email protected]://www.icgeb.org/

Fellowships

ICGEB offers numerous opportunities for obtaining training and funding. Fellowshipsare available at the Centers New Delhi, India and Italy, for Postdoctoral and pre-doctoral positions. For further information on requirements and specific projects, please visithttp://www.icgeb.org/FELLOWSHIPS/coverapplication.htm.

ICGEB Research Grants

Through ICGEBs Collaborative Research Programme, ICGEB and its network ofaffiliated centres offer research grants with the aim of developing new research programmes of specific interest to participating countries in different areas and topromote training of young scientists. In order to be eligible for funding insitutions must
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become affiliated centres. For further information on requirements and policy, pleasevisit: http://www.icgeb.org/GRANTS/CRP/collrsprg.htm.

Scientific Meetings, Courses, and Workshops

ICGEB offers practical and theoretical courses year round. The offering of these courses

is a primary activity of the Centre. Some of the topics covered include: genomemapping techniques, proliferation of normal and cancer cells, the risks and benefits oftransgenic organisms, and biocomputing.

For further information on programmes please visithttp://www.icgeb.org/MEETINGS/courses.htmor contact:Ms. Elisabetta Lippolis, Senior Programme Assistant,ICGEB Conferences and Meetings,Padirciar,34012 Trieste, ITALY

Phone: +39-040-3757332Email: [email protected]

PATH

Contact:PATH1455 NW Leary WaySeattle, WA 98107Phone: (206) 285-3500Email: [email protected]://www.path.org

PATH works to alleviate the disproportionate health burden carried by developingcountries. It works strongly in the areas of Childrens Health, Infectious Diseases,Maternal & Reproductive Health, and Vaccines & Immunizations. PATH works inseveral ways to advance technologies that serve there goals, such as funding partnershipsand setting up dynamic networks. PATH also works to strengthen health systems that arenecessary to procure health supplies and control disease in developing countries. Andfinally PATH takes a holistic approach to health by encouraging healthy behaviorthroughout the world.

Current Requests for Proposals can be found at http://www.path.org/rfp-index.php.

Licensing Executives Society (LES)

Contact:Licensing Executives Society
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1800 Diagonal RoadSuite 280Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: (703) 836-3106Email: [email protected]

http://www.usa-canada.les.org

Education - Courses

LES offers two types of educational programs each year, the Technology TransferSeminars and the Professional Development Series. Both programs keep members up todate on developments in licensing practices, law, regulation, and current issues relevantto licensing. The Professional Development Series specifically covers the basics ofintellectual property and licensing, filling and managing portfolios, valuation methodsand negotiation techniques/principles, post-agreement relationships and compliance.These issues are covered on entry, intermediate and advanced levels.

Course catalog is available at,http://www.usa-canada.les.org/education/LES2006_EdCatalog.pdf.

For further information, please visit: http://www.usa-canada.les.org/education/

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

Contact:1225 Eye Street NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20005USAPhone: (202) 962-9200Email: [email protected]://www.bio.org

Guide to Biotechnology

This guide offers key information about the biotechnology industry and how it influencesand improves many lives each day. In addition to discussing biotechnology basics andcurrent research strength, this guide sums and offers useful industry facts, such as:Market Capitalization, Industry Statistics (1992-2004), Total Biotechnology PatentsGranted per Year, New Biotech Drug and Vaccine Approvals/New Indication Approvalsby Year, North American Biotech Companies by State and Province, Biotech DrugDiscovery Process, Total Financing (1998-2004), and Biotech Industry Financing (2004).Specific Guides to the applications of Biotech Tools in R&D, Heath-Care, Agricultural
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Production, Food Biotech, Industrial and Environmental, Homeland Defense & NationalSecurity, and other uses can also be found.

To review this guide, please visit: http://www.bio.org/speeches/pubs/er/.

BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) Launched in 2004 by BIO this unique public private partnership was created to work withcompanies, donors and investors to bring new vaccines, therapies, diagnostics, anddelivery tools to market in developing nations. Mission is to break down barriers thathinder industry involvement in global health product development and to catalyze newindustry investment. BVGH offers business cases to better serve industry interested indeveloping a product for global health. Such cases include Malaria, HIV, andTuberculosis.

For more information, please visit http://www.bvgh.orgor call 202-312-9260.
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