Monday September 23, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Speakers 
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations., United Nations University
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala is the Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. Prior to taking up the role of UNU Rector on 1 March 2023, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (South...
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One Health Society, Tanzania
Hon. Dr. Christina Christopher MnzavaSecretary – Tanzania Parliamentarian Alliance for AMR Hon. Dr Christina Mnzava is a member of parliament of the Tanzania General Assembly and secretary of the Tanzania Parliamentarians Alliance for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a dedicated...
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Nature Research (Publishing)
As Editor in Chief, Magdalena leads Nature’s magazine and research editorial teams. A geneticist by training, she has considerable editorial and publishing experience: having started in Nature Publishing Group in 2001, she was Chief Editor of Nature Reviews Genetics, Senior Editor...
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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...
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Prof. Julie Makani (MD, PhD, FRCP, FTAAS)- Imperial College LondonPrincipal Investigator, Sickle Cell Programme- MUHAS and SickleInAfricaProfessor Julie Makani is a physician scientist in Tanzania, Principal Investigator in the Sickle Cell Programme at Muhimbili University www.muhas.ac.tz...
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Nesia Mahenge - Country Director – CBM International and MUHAS SCD AdviserTanzaniaNesia is the Country Director at CBM International with over 20 years of expertise in International Development, Public Health Management, Health Education, Climate Change and Resilience, Disability...
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Founder, Future in Color Institute
Le’Kiesha French-Merritt is a visionary leader focused on bridging the justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion gap within the tech-driven economy. With over 15 years of global experience in research, policy, and practice, she has specialized in creating equitable pathways in emerging...
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Director: Strategic Partneships, National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa
Dr Dorothy Ngila advances her career at South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) as a director in the Business Advancement division. She co-ordinates the NRF’s contribution to the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa and advances the NRF’s...
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Senior Brussels Representative, Dept of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Ms Mabuza has eighteen and half years of progressive experience in the Public Sector, engaging and negotiating with international agencies to increase bilateral science, technology and innovation (STI) investments towards the South African science system and marketing the country...
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Founder and Co-President, Africa Research Excellence Fund
Professor Corrah is the Founder of AREF and the first Emeritus Director of the UK Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia, at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. For over 30 years Professor Corrah, who is Gambian, has pursued three passions: improving outcomes of inpatient...
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Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, former Director of BBMRI.at, Medical University Graz
Prof. Kurt Zatloukal is full Professor of Pathology and Head of the Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular BioMedicine at the Medical University of Graz, Austria. His research focuses on digital pathology and biobanking, the development of molecular diagnostics as well as the...
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Senior Program Manager -Precision Medicine, South African Medical Research Council
Rizwana Mia is a leader in health innovation with 16 years of experience, combining scientific expertise and strategic thinking with her educational background in Genetics & Business Administration. She directs and develops programmatic research and innovation in Precision Medicine...
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Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
Dr Michael Makanga started his tenure as the Executive Director of Global Health EDCTP3 on 16 November 2023. He has extensive experience in the global health research sector and was previously the Executive Director of the EDCTP Association. He is a clinician-scientist with nearly...
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Vice Director, ARC-Net, University of Verona, Italy
Rita Lawlor is a Computer Science graduate of Trinity College Dublin with a doctorate in Oncological Pathology from the University of Verona where she is co-founder of the ARC-Net (www.arc-net.it) applied cancer research centre where is director of the ARC-Net biobank and coordinates...
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President and CEO, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
Dr. Magingxa is the President and CEO of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) of South Africa. He is tasked with the redirection, revisioning and repositioning of the ARC, working with the Council and management team. He previously served the ARC as Group Executive: Agri-Economics...
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CEO, Landcent Europe B.V.
Arun is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing health equity in underserved communities, with a particular focus on combating Neglected and Poverty-Associated Diseases. As Co-founder and CEO at Landcent, he spearheads initiatives to develop and deliver innovative products and solutions...
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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...
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President and CEO SAMRC, South African Medical Research Council
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi is the President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) effective 1 July 2024. He joins the SAMRC from the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital where he was the Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine. He is a distinguished...
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Head of Public Affairs, MDPI
Rui Duarte is a senior public affairs professional with over a decade of experience in government affairs, international governance, and cooperation. As a former Member of Parliament in Portugal, Rui served as Rapporteur for Technology Assessment in the Science Committee, where he...
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One Health Society, Tanzania
Hamisi is a young global health leader trained as a pharmacist with a master's degree in global health. His passion lies in utilizing integrated and holistic approaches to address global health issues, aiming to build strong, resilient, and adaptive health systems. He serves as the...
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