We work to stop deaths from acute poisoning in countries where resources are limited. Our project is supported by the NIHR RIGHT 4, which helps us do important health research. Improve Care: We want to make care better for people with poisoning in these countries. Research: We find out how to diagnose and treat poisoning better. Train: We help countries build their ability to research and handle poisonings. Support: We help set up Poison Information Centres to give advice on poisonings. Our Work Methanol Poisoning: We're finding new ways to quickly diagnose methanol poisoning. Pesticide Poisoning: We're looking into how to treat pesticide poisoning before getting to a hospital and how people get poisoned at work. Guidelines: We're working to make global guidelines for handling pesticide poisoning. Research Skills: We're teaching researchers in these countries about toxicology and public health. Poison Centres: We're helping countries start and improve Poison Information Centres. The Difference We Make Direct Help: Our research is already helping in countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India. Regional Support: We're setting up a Poison Information Centre in Southern Africa to help countries there like Malawi and Zimbabwe. Global Benefits: Our guidelines and training will help many countries deal with poisonings better. HTML Tableau Dashboard Embed We've made strides in building a global network dedicated to fighting acute poisoning. Here's a snapshot of our progress: Project Update Global Research Academy for Clinical Toxicology (GRACT) Scholarships In June 2023, we awarded scholarships to three promising scholars from Malawi, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. This support covered their graduate studies in the UK and South Africa, including in Clinical Trials and for their PhD research. Two of these scholarships were granted to female researchers. In December 2023, we granted an additional three scholarships to students from Bangladesh, South Africa, and India, further growing our network. This round also emphasised supporting female scholars, ensuring they have equal opportunities to contribute to research. Postgraduate Diplomas in Medical Toxicology January 2024 marked a milestone with scholarships awarded to three exceptional female scholars from Zambia and Malawi. They started their journey in Medical Toxicology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, aiming to drive toxicology research in their communities. APAMT Research Training Day 2023 Our training day in November 2023 in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, was a huge success. We brought together scholars from around the world, including Botswana, India, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Iran, Myanmar, and Nigeria. They received scholarships to attend this training, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in toxicology. HTML Tableau Dashboard Embed These achievements highlight our dedication to fostering a community of skilled researchers and professionals equipped to tackle the challenges of acute poisoning. By investing in education and training, we're not just advancing science; we're saving lives and building a safer future for communities. HTML Tableau Dashboard Embed HTML Tableau Dashboard Embed This article was published on 2024-03-19
