Science Summit 2024: Full Schedule

SCIENCE SUMMIT 2024: 17 - 27 September, New York

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[BY INVITATION] Changemakers Lunch: Fostering Transformative Change: Strategic AI Investment in Health Research Across Africa

Tuesday September 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Upland

This event is by invitation only.

The imperative to align investment in health research in Africa stems from recognising several critical factors that underscore the significance of coordinated efforts in this domain. The convergence of philanthropic organisations, scientific leadership, and industry stakeholders towards a shared vision and strategy is a strategic imperative for the following reasons.

Africa is grappling with a myriad of complex health challenges, from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases and limited healthcare infrastructure. Aligning investments is not just a strategic move but a pressing need. It facilitates the pooling of resources, expertise, and knowledge required to tackle these multifaceted health issues comprehensively. In addition, coordinated investment ensures the efficient allocation of resources. Duplication of efforts and resource wastage can be minimized through strategic collaboration, leading to optimized utilization of funding and research capabilities.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set ambitious targets for global health improvement. Aligning investment in health research in Africa is pivotal and promising. It holds the potential to advance progress towards these goals, as scientific breakthroughs and evidence-based interventions are more likely to be achieved through concerted efforts.
Collaborative investment promotes the development and strengthening of research capacity within Africa. By providing resources for training, infrastructure, and technology, alignment supports the cultivation of local expertise and empowers African researchers to lead in addressing their region's health challenges.

Further, collaboration fosters cross-pollination of ideas and expertise, spurring innovation. Diverse stakeholders bring varied perspectives, which can lead to novel approaches and solutions in health research, ultimately benefiting the population in Africa and beyond. The alignment of investment enables a comprehensive approach to pandemic preparedness. By integrating research, infrastructure development, and resource allocation, stakeholders can fortify Africa's healthcare systems against potential health crises.

Sustainable solutions to health challenges require an investment and a long-term commitment. Alignment fosters a cohesive, enduring approach that transcends short-term funding cycles, ensuring a lasting impact on health outcomes in Africa. Health challenges are global concerns, and addressing them demands collective responsibility. Alignment of investment underscores the shared commitment of various stakeholders to improve health equity, access, and outcomes in Africa.

Speakers

Henriette van Eijl

European Commision, DG Research and Innovation

Dr. Henriette van Eijl leads the unit ‘Health and Societal Transitions’ in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. The Unit ensures that R&I policies and programmes, especially Horizon Europe, support the EU policy objectives in health and... Read More →

Declan Kirrane

Chairman and Managing Director of the Science Summit and Founder of ISC Intelligence

Declan is the Founder and Managing Director of ISC Intelligence in Science and holds prominent roles as the Chairman and Managing Director of both the Science Summit and the Africa Europe Science Collaboration Platform (AERAP). He is also a co-founder of Medicines for Future (MAF... Read More →

Thandi Mgwebi

National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa

Thandi Mgwebi is a seasoned leader in the academic and research landscape of South Africa. Currently serving as the Group Executive at the National Research Foundation (NRF), she holds responsibility for Global Partnerships and Business Development. Thandi’s career path has been... Read More →

Andrew Barnhill

IQVIA

Andrew Barnhill is a health care government affairs executive with experience at Fortune 500 companies and a diverse set of healthcare coalitions and political campaigns at the state and federal level. Named by "The Hill" as a Top Lobbyist in two consecutive years (2022 and 2023... Read More →

Stefan Tochev

CEO, MDPI

Stefan Tochev, appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MDPI in June 2023, strongly believes in a future that embraces openness, where open source, open information, and open access (OA) take centre stage. This belief led him to join MDPI in 2020. As CEO and in close liaison... Read More →

Tuesday September 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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