Adnan Akif

Adnan Akif is a researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he studies how the stomach keeps our digestive system running smoothly — and what goes wrong in disorders that impair digestion. He earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Houston, Texas, USA where he explored how brain inflammation and blood vessel health affect memory loss in dementia. Across his work, Adnan focuses on turning complex science into real solutions that help people stay healthy — from protecting the brain as we age to improving quality of life for those with digestive conditions.

TRIPS at a crossroads: Why South Asia’s graduation shouldn’t cost its medicines

South Asia stands at a turning point where a technical rule in global trade law may decide who in the region gets medicine and who goes without. The World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) … Continue reading TRIPS at a crossroads: Why South Asia’s graduation shouldn’t cost its medicines