The NGDI-UBC will develop interventions for neglected global diseases
and ensure their delivery to those in need.
Objectives
To support and broaden the coalition of researchers that will be able to engage in larger funding initiatives.
To provide a visible entity for recruiting multidisciplinary membership.
To promote and support course development on neglected diseases throughout faculties.
To support the hiring of new faculty members with expertise in neglected diseases.
Strategic Plan
The University of British Columbia’s Strategic Plan: Place and Promise make commitments in nine areas and the NGDI speaks well to six of those areas: student learning, research excellence, community engagement, alumni engagement, intercultural understanding,and international engagement.