We have several strengths to improve science and partnering with the US. We have a very large global network, and 5600 lectures on global health. Of these over 1000 lectures target research method.  Last year we have a wonderful research training course with 62 of the best and the brightest young researchers from throughout the 5 countries of Central Asia.  We also have the central Asian journal of Global Health, and plan to establish a Research methods help desk.