The Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration (ILSC) is a nonprofit foundation under clause 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. [1] It was established by its founders to develop collaborative and innovative solutions to pressing global health challenges and aims "to make meaningful and measurable improvements in the global healthcare landscape." [2] ILSC focuses on three different activities: facilitating collaboration, strategically managing projects, and developing "innovative funding vehicles".[ clarification needed] ILSC is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut.
Facilitating collaboration
ILSC organizes events to discuss global health challenges. Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic discovery has been a key focus for ILSC.
In 2014, ILSC co-sponsored a United Nations Conference, Antibiotic Resistance and Obsolescence: Meeting the Major Infectious Disease Challenge for Post-2015, and collected soil samples from participants in the 65th UN DPI/NGO Conference to address the growing problem of drug-resistant diseases and inventive ways to develop antibiotics. [3] [4] Co-Sponsors included the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, Academia Mexicana de Derecho Internacional, Global Associates for Health Development, Inc., UNA/USA Southern NY State Division, UNA/USA NY Chapter, Child Wellness Research Foundation, World Council of Conservative Judaism, International Council of Jewish Women, and Yad Sarah.
In June 2015, ILSC hosted a UN conference on New Plant Derived Drugs from Traditional Chinese Medicine. [5] This event was covered in two of the American Botanical Council's publications, including HerbalGram. [6]
In November 2016, ILSC partnered with the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Council of Organizations to host a conference at the UN Church Center on climate change, environmental law, and children's health. [7]
Collaborative projects
ILSC manages collaborative projects to maximize project success and is currently leading two projects.
In January 2015, ILSC agreed to partner with the Yale Partnerships for Global Health, IBM Foundation, One Campaign, the Government of Ghana and its Health Ministry, University of Ghana, and Ghana House of Chiefs to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV in Ghana. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
References
- ^ "Nonprofit Profile for INSTITUTE FOR LIFE SCIENCES COLLABORATION INC". guidestar.org.
- ^ "About Us". ilscollaboration.org.
- ^ "Conference 2014 - NGO Relations". un.org. Archived from the original on 2015-09-05.
- ^ "ILSC To Co-Sponsor United Nation Conference: "Antibiotic Resistance and Obsolescence: Meeting the Major Infectious Disease Challenge for Post-2015"". ilscollaboration.org.
- ^ "ILSC's 2015 New York Conference on Sustainable Development Healthcare Delivery". ilscollaboration.org.
- ^ Kurt, Erika. "New Plant-Derived Drugs from Traditional Chinese Medicine Discussed at UN Conference - ILSC's Conference Highlights Safety and Benefits of Natural Products". Retrieved 2015-10-12. HerbalEGram: Volume 12, Issue 7, July 2015.
- ^ ""There Is a Strong Need for Improved Efficiency and Efficacy of Existing Medicines and Interventions to Protect Health from Climate Change"". Global Foundation for Democracy and Development. Retrieved 2017-04-20. November 2016.
- ^ Nacinovich, Mario (20 November 2014). "AIDS-Free Generation: Success Story in the Making". DocCheck Medical Services GmbH. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
- ^ "Government to improve maternal, neonatal and childcare for Ghanaians - The Presidency - Republic of Ghana". presidency.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "YaleNews - Yale partners with Ghana to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission". Yale News.
- ^ "ONE Joins Forces with Ghana, Yale, & IBM to Fight Mother-to-Child-Transmission of HIV". ONE.
- ^ James Rogers. "IBM Teams With Yale to Tackle HIV in Ghana". TheStreet.
- ^ "Initiatives & Projects". ilscollaboration.org.