[afro-nets] Call for Papers: 'Genomics for Development' conference

[Rebecca Hanlin <R.E.Hanlin@sms.ed.ac.uk>]

Genomics for Development - The Life Sciences and Poverty Reduc-
tion
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INNOGEN Annual Conference 2006

5th-6th September 2006
Regent?s College, London

The conference aims to address current questions around the role
of science and technology in providing solutions to end hunger,
disease and poverty. During two days of intense debate this con-
ference will consider the following themes:
? Rethinking agricultural science
? Globalisation, the life sciences and health
? Networks and partnerships
? Regulation
? Industrial capabilities and development

A number of eminent academics, policy makers and industry execu-
tives will address these themes during plenary sessions includ-
ing:
? Judith Wakhungu, Executive Director, African Centre for Tech-
nology Studies
? John Mugabe, Science and Technology Advisor for the New Part-
nership for Africa?s Development (NEPAD)

Further information on submitting papers and posters together
with the provisional timetable, registration and accommodation
details are available at the INNOGEN website:
http://www.innogen.ac.uk/Events/Annual-Conference


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Becky Hanlin
ESRC INNOGEN Centre
Old Surgeon's Hall
High School Yards
University of Edinburgh
mailto:r.e.hanlin@sms.ed.ac.uk
http://www.innogen.ac.uk