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ednesday, 16 February 2022
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WHO is hosting the 3rd COVID- 19 Global research and innovation forum, 24-25 February, 2022 between 13:00 - 18:00 (on both days) Central European Time.
This virtual event will bring together diverse COVID-19 research scientists, regulatory experts, funders, Member States policy makers and other experts. The goals of the Forum are:
- Goal 1: To continue to accelerate research that can contribute end the current pandemic and facilitate that those affected receive optimal care; while integrating innovation fully within each research area.
- Goal 2: To support research priorities in a way that contributes to the development of global research platforms and research priorities and leads to better preparation for future pandemics.
We will discuss and strategize about the future of COVID-19 research. The forum will include scientific presentations and discussions that will focus on different areas of research. Moreover, there will be keynote presentations and panel discussions on how research can help to end this pandemic and prepare for future pandemics.
Over 100 research scientists, experts, policy makers and donors worldwide will contribute their views towards the goals of the Forum.
Keynote speakers include:
- Prof Joseph E Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate, Columbia University, USA
- Sir Jeremy Farrar, Director of Wellcome, UK
- Dr Ayoade Alakija. Africa Vaccine Delivery Alliance, Nigeria and ACT-A, Switzerland
- And many more
You do not have to register to join the Forum. The Research Forum will be streamed live here.
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