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Ushering in a New Era of Africa Healthcare
Session Chair(s)
Rachel Zhang, MA, MBA
Chair-Elect
Drug Information Association, United States
Crossing 1.5 billion population in 2024, Africa's demographic boom is urging new models of development and innovation. In this fireside chat, four pioneers (from leading U.S. medical centers to Top 10 pharma to big-name philanthropies) will share their ground-breaking journey in advancing Africa healthcare and R&D capabilities, and ambitious plans ahead. The panelists will be joined by DIA's incoming and past Board Chairs to help unlock our community's collective energy and creativity on this worthy front and explore win-win collaborations.
Learning Objective : Develop an understanding for the significant social progress and momentum in world's fastest growing continent, as well as implications for healthcare development, patient needs and opportunities, and life science innovations. Reflect upon the vision, achievements, lessons learned, and future goals shared by this cross-section of global and on-the-ground change makers. Seek common interest areas, find ways to work together, and spread the good word.
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Huwaida Bulhan, MD, MPH
Roche / Genentech, Kenya
Medical Director / Scientific Operations Lead East Africa
Panelist
Tariro Makadzange, MD, PhD
Zimbabwe Clinical Research Center, United States
Executive Director, Founder
Panelist
Katherine Van Loon
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, United States
Director, Global Cancer Program
Panelist
Rebecca A. Vermeulen, RPh
Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group, United States
Vice President, Global Patient Networks | PD Medical Affairs
Panelist
David Mukanga, PhD, MPH
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United States
Deputy Director, Africa Regulatory Systems
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