TWAS Research Grant awardee Awa Gneme studies malaria- and dengue-transmitting mosquitoes to help shape medical strategy.

Climate change is a threat to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati. Christine Greene, a Kiribati diplomat, sees solutions in science.

By patenting innovations, scientists and universities may reap financial rewards, which in turn stimulates further innovation, says Revel Iyer, a South African technology transfer expert.

Writing effective proposals and understanding intellectual property are among the key tools to be discussed at a TWAS Research Grants conference from 28-31 August in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.