Edinburgh Infectious Diseases Winter Lecture 2018 We look forward to welcoming you to the 2018 Edinburgh Infectious Diseaes Winter Lecture. This year we are delighted that the lecture will be given by Dr Tom Kariuki, Director of Programmes at the African Academy of Science. The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception to which are are most welcome. Registration Please register for the lecture on Eventbrite. About the speaker Dr Kariuki is Director of Programmes at the African Academy of Science, and leads the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), launched in 2015 by the African Academy of Science and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency An internationally recognised immunologist, Dr Kariuki leads AESA’s efforts to accelerate world-class research, foster innovation, and promote scientific leadership on the continent. He oversees the funding of research, development and commercialisation of novel, high-impact solutions for the Academy and is cultivating strategic partnerships with academic institutions, governments and industry globally to transform Africa’s future through science-led, knowledge-based economies. Prior to his appointment at the AAS, Dr Kariuki served as Director of the Institute of Primate Research/National Museums of Kenya. He has also served as president and board member of a number of Africa-wide professional networks, including the Federation of African Immunological Societies, for which he is the immediate past president. He has published widely on vaccines and diagnostics development for schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), malaria and co-infections, and on policy related to biomedical research and funding. He is a recipient of several international grants and awards. Slides from presentation Dr Kariuki has made the slides from his presentation avaiable at the link below. Document EID Winter Lecture 2018 - Dr Tom Kariuki (3.14 MB / PDF) Nov 13 2018 17.30 - 19.00 Edinburgh Infectious Diseases Winter Lecture 2018 This year's Winter Lecture will be given by Dr Tom Kariuki, Director of the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa. Playfair Library Old College University of Edinburgh South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Map of venue Please register on Eventbrite.
Edinburgh Infectious Diseases Winter Lecture 2018 We look forward to welcoming you to the 2018 Edinburgh Infectious Diseaes Winter Lecture. This year we are delighted that the lecture will be given by Dr Tom Kariuki, Director of Programmes at the African Academy of Science. The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception to which are are most welcome. Registration Please register for the lecture on Eventbrite. About the speaker Dr Kariuki is Director of Programmes at the African Academy of Science, and leads the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), launched in 2015 by the African Academy of Science and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency An internationally recognised immunologist, Dr Kariuki leads AESA’s efforts to accelerate world-class research, foster innovation, and promote scientific leadership on the continent. He oversees the funding of research, development and commercialisation of novel, high-impact solutions for the Academy and is cultivating strategic partnerships with academic institutions, governments and industry globally to transform Africa’s future through science-led, knowledge-based economies. Prior to his appointment at the AAS, Dr Kariuki served as Director of the Institute of Primate Research/National Museums of Kenya. He has also served as president and board member of a number of Africa-wide professional networks, including the Federation of African Immunological Societies, for which he is the immediate past president. He has published widely on vaccines and diagnostics development for schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), malaria and co-infections, and on policy related to biomedical research and funding. He is a recipient of several international grants and awards. Slides from presentation Dr Kariuki has made the slides from his presentation avaiable at the link below. Document EID Winter Lecture 2018 - Dr Tom Kariuki (3.14 MB / PDF) Nov 13 2018 17.30 - 19.00 Edinburgh Infectious Diseases Winter Lecture 2018 This year's Winter Lecture will be given by Dr Tom Kariuki, Director of the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa. Playfair Library Old College University of Edinburgh South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Map of venue Please register on Eventbrite.
Nov 13 2018 17.30 - 19.00 Edinburgh Infectious Diseases Winter Lecture 2018 This year's Winter Lecture will be given by Dr Tom Kariuki, Director of the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa.
