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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
2010 Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Following the successful Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum 2009 , planning is underway for the 2010 Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum in early 2010. To obtain further information – register for newsletter updates.
The 2009 inaugural Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) attracted 180 participants from healthcare and life sciences business and finance, bio-pharmaceutical industry, not-for-profit and government organizations, academic and research institutions, sovereign wealth funds and service providers. The demographic profile of attendees was: 45% from GCC; 35% Europe and USA and 15% from MENASA and developing countries.
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Special Seminar, Abu Dhabi – 5 November 2009
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 |
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“Bridging the Innovation Gap in the Development of Breakthrough Medicines”
Herman Van Cauteren and Robert Woestenborghs (Neglected Diseases Foundation)
Thursday, 5 November 2009, Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
The world faces an unacceptable burden of neglected diseases (including cryptosporidiosis, dengue, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis and leprosy) and therapies move slowly, if at all, from discovery to the patient.
This seminar, hosted by the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi focused on the challenge of the “innovation gap” between discovery and proof-of-concept for breakthrough therapies against neglected infectious diseases. The speakers drew on their extensive experience in the field of pharmaceutical research and development (including mycology, pain, malaria and HIV therapies) and highlighted some recent promising developments in biotechnology that are relevant to the development of new medicines for neglected infectious diseases. The discussion extended into the opportunities, benefits and challenges of building up appropriate biomedical R&D capacity in the region.
The seminar was led by Dr. Herman Van Cauteren and Mr. Robert Woestenborghs. The speakers are recognized international specialists with long experience in preclinical drug development. They have recently established a foundation to support the early development of medicines against neglected diseases.
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First call for sponsors and partners for 2010 Forum
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009The 2010 Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum is now scheduled for May next year in Abu Dhabi. Limited sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available. For further information – click here for First Call for Sponsors brochure. Contact leonard.lerer@fphsi.org for further information.
Video excerpts from 2009 Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Visit FPHSI Resource Center for exclusive video coverage of major 2009 Abu Dhabi – GCC Health and Development Investment Forum sessions – click here