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Alyna C. Smith
Researcher at University of Toronto
Publications - 4
Citations - 404
Alyna C. Smith is an academic researcher from University of Toronto. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Health policy. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 386 citations.
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Top ten biotechnologies for improving health in developing countries
Abdallah S. Daar,Halla Thorsteinsdóttir,Douglas K. Martin,Alyna C. Smith,Shauna Nast,Peter Singer,Peter Singer +6 more
TL;DR: An international group of eminent scientists with expertise in global health issues was asked to identify the top ten biotechnologies for improving health in developing countries, and the results offer concrete guidance to those in a position to influence the direction of research and development.
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"Harnessing genomics to improve health in Africa" – an executive course to support genomics policy
TL;DR: Recommendations suggest that a regional approach to developing sound science and technology policies is the key to harnessing genome-related biotechnology to improve health and contribute to human development in Africa.
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The Challenge of Reaching Undocumented Migrants with COVID-19 Vaccination
Stephen A. Matlin,Alyna C. Smith,Jessica Merone,Michele Levoy,Jalpa Rajendrakumar Shah,Frank Vanbiervliet,Stéphanie Vandentorren,Jo Vearey,Luciano Saso +8 more
TL;DR: The factors that serve as supply-side and demand-side barriers to vaccination for undocumented migrants are reviewed and what steps need to be taken to ensure that inclusive approaches operate in practice are considered.
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HIV among migrants in precarious circumstances in the EU and European Economic Area.
Christiana Nöstlinger,Theo Cosaert,Ella Van Landeghem,Jef Vanhamel,G. Jones,Dominik Zenner,Jantine Jacobi,Teymur Noori,Anastasia Pharris,Alyna C. Smith,Rosalie Hayes,Elena Val,Elisabeth Waagensen,Elena Vovc,Sarita Sehgal,Marie Laga,H. Van Renterghem +16 more
TL;DR: In this article , the authors focus on the access to health and HIV services for migrants living in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEAs) by means of irregular migrants with high rates of post-migration HIV acquisition.