The National Institutes of Health will host a virtual learning session entitled 'Innovative Approaches to Improve Maternal and Child Health' on 7 October 2020 as part of the DS-I Africa Virtual Forum series. Maternal and child health outcomes in Africa still lag behind the rest of the world despite prioritization as a topic of focus
The National Institutes of Health will host a virtual learning session entitled ‘Using Data Science to Fight COVID-19' on 14 October 2020 as part of the DS-I Africa Virtual Forum series. Moderator: Stefan Jaeger, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health Panelists: Agnes Kiragga, Ph.D., Head of Statistics and Data Management Unit and Senior
The National Emerging Special Pathogen Training and Education Center (NETEC) will host ‘Pediatric Perspectives During a Pandemic” on 16 October 2020 as part of its virtual webinar series. In this webinar, NETEC will describe the epidemiology of acute COVID-19, including post-infectious manifestations and the unique aspects of caring for children during a pandemic. NETEC will
The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences will host two panel sessions on October 16 on Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Life Science Enterprise and Inequities in the Life Sciences: Understanding the Issues. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected research, education, and workforce in the life sciences? This session will explore short and
The National Institutes of Health will host a virtual learning session entitled ‘Innovations in Health Metrics Sciences: Measuring, Mapping, and Monitoring Morbidity and Mortality at the Regional, National, and Local Levels in Africa' on 21 October 2020 as part of the DS-I Africa Virtual Forum series. This session will highlight the emerging field of health
The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences will host a virtual panel discussion on October 21, 2020 on Digital Genetic Sequences and International Data Sharing Policies. How does the complex policy environment affect sharing of genetic sequence data internationally to address critical and pressing societal needs? This session will explore the implications of ongoing international
The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences will host a virtual panel discussion on October 21, 2020 on Biotechnology Innovations in the 21st Century. How is the convergence of the life sciences with other scientific disciplines and fields enabling new capabilities beyond medicine and agriculture? This session will explore innovations in biotechnology that leverage advances
On October 22, 2020, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research’s (CBER), Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will meet in open session, to discuss, in general, the development, authorization and/or licensure of vaccines to prevent COVID-19. No specific application will be discussed at this meeting. FDA intends to make background material available to
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will host a virtual Industry Day on October 27, 2020 to learn about U.S. Government medical countermeasure priorities, interact with the BARDA and HHS ASPR teams, and network with public and private sector colleagues. Featured speakers and breakout presenters will address the many ways BARDA is actively addressing the
