GSK and Novartis announce collaboration to support scientific research into genetic diversity in Africa
ng Therapeutics (GRADIENT), with a combined funding commitment of GBP 2.8m (USD 3.6 million) over five years, calls on African researchers to submit robust research proposals on the relevance of African genetic diversity to the treatment of malaria and tuberculosis. 1 Pauline Williams, Senior Vice President Global Health Pharma at GSK said: “At GSK, human genetics is a core pillar of our R&D strategy. Genetic diversity is greater in Africa than in any other continental population resulting in some African patients having varying response to treatments. We are excited to launch Project Afr...