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The 2015 UNESCO-Merck Africa
Research Summit will focus on the role of building capacities in the life
sciences to address challenges of infectious diseases, most notably the Ebola
crises, ITRealms reports.
Scientifically supported by UNESCO, the University of Cambridge (UK), and the University of Rome (Italy), the summit will be a valuable opportunity for young researchers who are engaged and interested in health and life science research in Africa to learn about the full spectrum of ground-breaking scientific research currently underway, and prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation.
Scientifically supported by UNESCO, the University of Cambridge (UK), and the University of Rome (Italy), the summit will be a valuable opportunity for young researchers who are engaged and interested in health and life science research in Africa to learn about the full spectrum of ground-breaking scientific research currently underway, and prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation.
Abstracts were invited from final
year African PhD students and young investigators involved in HIV, Ebola and
other infectious diseases research. All are primarily based at African research
institutes and universities. All abstracts were peer reviewed by scientific
committee and will be eligible for fellowship award in Merck R&D hub and
further number of research awards which will be announced at the end of the
summit, gathered ITRealms.
Merck, a leading science and technology
company, in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) October20, launched the first edition of the
UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland. The
summit aims to address the vital role of scientific research in the improvement
and sustainable development of the African population health, with specific
emphasis on how to translate knowledge into action.
ITRealms reports that the Vice Chairman, Executive Board and Deputy CEO of Merck, Stefan Oschmann, at the inauguration, said, “Merck is very pleased to join forces with UNESCO and take together an active role in addressing health challenges and strengthening the role of scientific research in life sciences and medical sciences for Africa. The summit will bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data with the aim of identifying development opportunities that will contribute to building research capacity, accelerating access to innovative health solutions and sustaining innovation in Africa.”
While the Uganda Minister of State for Health, Sarah Opendi on the summit said, "New Health Challenges are expected in the future and therefore this noble initiative by UNESCO/MERCK will significantly contribute towards enhancing policy environment, support and build capacity of researchers in low and middle income countries".
The summit will be conducted on a yearly basis to ensure significant sustainable impact on access to high-quality and innovative healthcare solutions, building research capacity and sustaining innovation across Africa.
ITRealms reports that the Vice Chairman, Executive Board and Deputy CEO of Merck, Stefan Oschmann, at the inauguration, said, “Merck is very pleased to join forces with UNESCO and take together an active role in addressing health challenges and strengthening the role of scientific research in life sciences and medical sciences for Africa. The summit will bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data with the aim of identifying development opportunities that will contribute to building research capacity, accelerating access to innovative health solutions and sustaining innovation in Africa.”
While the Uganda Minister of State for Health, Sarah Opendi on the summit said, "New Health Challenges are expected in the future and therefore this noble initiative by UNESCO/MERCK will significantly contribute towards enhancing policy environment, support and build capacity of researchers in low and middle income countries".
The summit will be conducted on a yearly basis to ensure significant sustainable impact on access to high-quality and innovative healthcare solutions, building research capacity and sustaining innovation across Africa.
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