Genomics for Development - The Life Sciences and Poverty Reduction, 09/06

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 conference 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 executives will address these themes during plenary sessions including:

• Judith Wakhungu, Executive Director, African Centre for Technology Studies
• John Mugabe, Science and Technology Advisor for the New Partnership 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

Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.