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Partnering for Global Health Forum 2002
Washington, DC    December 3-5, 2002
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Partnering for Global Health Forum
This forum represents an unprecedented exchange of information and ideas -- examining the benefits of biotechnology for developing countries, the current obstacles to such development, and opportunities to harness existing and potential resources to support these scientific advances.

University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics: "Top 10 Biotechnologies for Improving Health in Developing Countries." An international panel of experts identifies 10 genomic and other biotechnologies with the greatest potential for improving global health within a decade, particularly in the world's poorer counties. A free online version is available at www.utoronto.ca (PDF); a paperback version is also available for sale online or by calling (888) 624-8373. more information >

Conference Wrap-up
Dr. Elias ZerhouniPhotos Photos from the Forum
Video from the Forum Video from the Forum
Plenary Speaker Biographies Plenary Speaker Biographies
Video and Transcripts Video and Transcripts by kaisernetwork.org


Forum Headlines
Bringing health to the poor Bringing health to the poor (San Francisco Chronicle)
US Plans Fund for Vaccine Trials, Manufacturing US Plans Fund for Vaccine Trials, Manufacturing (Reuters)
NIH, Gates Foundation: Global Healthcare Needs Leadership NIH, Gates Foundation: Global Healthcare Needs Leadership (BioWorld)

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