The Impact of Funding in Global Scientific Research- with Azeezat Fajembola lUMP 68
Mon Jan 12 2026
Why is world-changing research still concentrated in a few countries?
In this Episode, Dr. Azeezat Fajembola breaks down the real reasons behind global research inequality from politics and funding to immigration and health disparities explains why community support and collaboration are the missing links in scientific advancement.We explore the widening gap between the Global North and Global South, how political decisions shape research priorities, and why underfunded regions continue to bear the highest health burdens. She also highlights the critical role immigrants play in the scientific workforce and why sustainable infrastructure is essential for long-term research success.
➤CHAPTERS
00:00 Dr. Fajembola Introduction and Her Work
01:13 The State of Global Research Funding
03:51 Understanding Global North and South
04:59 Shifts in Research Dynamics
12:36 Disparities in Health Research Funding
13:05 Political Influences on Health Equity
19:12 The Intersection of Race and Healthcare
22:07 The Future of Immigration and Science
24:28 The Feasibility of Unique Contributions
25:19 Resilience in Scientific Endeavors
26:29 The Role of U.S. Citizens in Global Research
28:54 Collaboration Over Competition
30:32 The Power of Community in Science
32:33 The Origin of Passion for Science
37:48 The Call to Action for Scientific Support
41:20 Amplifying Research in the Global South
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Why is world-changing research still concentrated in a few countries? In this Episode, Dr. Azeezat Fajembola breaks down the real reasons behind global research inequality from politics and funding to immigration and health disparities explains why community support and collaboration are the missing links in scientific advancement.We explore the widening gap between the Global North and Global South, how political decisions shape research priorities, and why underfunded regions continue to bear the highest health burdens. She also highlights the critical role immigrants play in the scientific workforce and why sustainable infrastructure is essential for long-term research success. ➤CHAPTERS 00:00 Dr. Fajembola Introduction and Her Work 01:13 The State of Global Research Funding 03:51 Understanding Global North and South 04:59 Shifts in Research Dynamics 12:36 Disparities in Health Research Funding 13:05 Political Influences on Health Equity 19:12 The Intersection of Race and Healthcare 22:07 The Future of Immigration and Science 24:28 The Feasibility of Unique Contributions 25:19 Resilience in Scientific Endeavors 26:29 The Role of U.S. Citizens in Global Research 28:54 Collaboration Over Competition 30:32 The Power of Community in Science 32:33 The Origin of Passion for Science 37:48 The Call to Action for Scientific Support 41:20 Amplifying Research in the Global South ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: @unshellingmedicine ➤ EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fajembola-azeezat-674062178/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYFd6ch778LcxXdSm60tFeA/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-fajembolas-opinion/id1840050503 ➤ FOLLOW US ON UNSHELLING MEDICINE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin.com/altruistic-scribe Tiktok.com/@altruisticscribeco_ Tiktok.com/@admeliorahealth Tiktok.com/@unshellingmedicine Linkedin.com/idongesit-obeya/ Facebook.com/unshellingmedicinepodcast Instagram.com/altruisticscribeco/ Instagram.com/unshellingmedicinepodcast ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: Spotify.com/show/unshellingmedicine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshelling-medicine ➤ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ ➤ WEBSITE: https://altruisticscribeco.com