Events 2009
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[ June 23, 2009 ]DNDi’s 2nd Stakeholders’ Meeting & 3rd African Meeting
Nairobi, AfricaLike last year in New York, Drugs for Neglected Diseases
initiative (DND
i) will bring together
more than 150 scientists, researchers, academics and global health leaders from Africa,
Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America on June 23, 2009, to discuss how
international research partnerships can best develop and deliver new lifesaving drugs
for neglected diseases.
This daylong meeting will bring together DND
i’s key partners in funding, private industry, and public institutions. As the event is hosted by DND
i Africa, DND
i expects many researchers and clinicians from endemic countries to attend, especially from Africa. These leading experts will have the opportunity to examine ongoing DND
i projects in drug research and development, access, and capacity strengthening.
This event will be an excellent forum to share knowledge on the realities of conducting research, managing drug development, ensuring access to treatment, and securing funding for neglected diseases.