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To
build upon the foundation of co-operation among Central American
scientists and laboratories, which began under the auspices of the MSc
and Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Sciences, supported by Sida/SAREC, DAAD
and other regional graduate programs. Within this framework, the
Karolinska Institute and other Swedish institutes are considered as
participants in the network and are therefore included as members of NeTropica.
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To
perform collaborative research in areas of common interest in infectious
diseases and envenomations which are identified as priorities for the
region.
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To
address the disparities in laboratory and research quality that exists
among the Central American countries by promoting the exchange of
technology and scientists within Central America.
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To
augment the budget available for network projects by raising funds from
international agencies.
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To
establish and support up of research grants for the period proposed.
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To
establish an annual general meeting to include the presentation of
scientific achievements, financial reports, and scientific-activities
centered on a theme of common interest.
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To
increase collaborations between Central American scientists and Swedish
scientists as well as Central American investigators and other
researchers from high income countries for mutual development and
scientific improvement of research activities.
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To
establish links with other Networks for the promotion of research
activities in Biomedical Sciences.
