A collaborative space for Laboratory Professionals within The Global Health Network
Aim
Global Health Laboratories is a free, open-access online professional community designed to support laboratory researchers and staff working in global health, particularly in resource-limited settings. The platform enables professionals to exchange practical knowledge, share experiences, and access high-quality, peer-reviewed resources on all aspects of laboratory practice. Created to foster collaboration and support laboratory research in developing countries, it serves as a hub for sharing methods, tools, protocols, and training opportunities. By connecting laboratories across diverse settings and disease areas, Global Health Laboratories promotes equitable access to quality research resources and supports the implementation of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP). All content contributed by fellow researchers and laboratory staff is reviewed by an expert panel to ensure quality, reliability, and relevance.
The range of resources and facilities on this website includes:
- Laboratory protocols, SOPs, templates and guidelines
- A comprehensive online training facility that includes recorded webinars and seminars, downloadable courses and teaching resources and a set of high-quality certificated GCLP e-learning courses
- A professional network for laboratory managers, researchers and staff to share experiences and seek peer support, advice and guidance
- Laboratory quality management resources
Global Health Laboratories is in its initial stages, and a lot more resources and content will be added soon, so keep an eye on this space. If you are willing to share any resources you have developed, please do not hesitate to email us at info@theglobalhealthnetwork.org. Thank you for your input!
Get Involved:
We welcome your feedback and suggestions to help us improve the platform and make it more informative and useful for the global health laboratory community. You can contribute in several ways:
- Share your protocols, SOPs, and templates
- Comment on articles, blogs, and discussions
- Suggest topics or resources you'd like to see added
All submitted materials will credit the contributing author and their institution. Contributions undergo review by our expert panel to uphold high standards and foster trust in the shared resources.
Any questions, comments or concerns, please get in touch at info@theglobalhealthnetwork.org.
Laboratory Skills Training for Clinical Research in Resource-Constrained Settings
Laboratory Manager Ken Awuondo discusses laboratory skills training for clinical research in resource-limited settings and how his work with The Global Health Network is helping to drive progress in this critical area. (August 2013)