The Global South Trials Network
Local Leadership · Regional Priorities · Global Impact
GLISTEN is a consortium of leading research organizations and scientists committed to solving the most urgent and neglected health challenges across the Global South through regionally-prioritized clinical trials.
Our Goals
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Elevate
local scientists as decision-makers in global clinical trials
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Establish
a collaborative network of clinical trial centers in historically under-represented regions
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Address
gaps in needed data for populations and diseases that cause the greatest burden in the Global South
GLISTEN unites research institutions, principal investigators, clinicians, and policymakers from across the Global South. Together, we create a supportive environment for mentorship, shared learning, and co-creation of research protocols that center on local health priorities.
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Meet the People behind the Mission
“Keeping our communitities at the centre of the work that we do has to always be our priority, because it keeps us focussed and relevant.”
— NOMATHEMBA CHANDIWANA
Clinician Scientist, Chief Scientific Officer | Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
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