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Transforming Global Health: Breakthrough Technology, Social Entrepreneurship, and Innovative Funding
- Hosted by:
- TiE Boston & BU School of Management
- Speaker:
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Gerald T Keusch, Associate Dean for Global Health, Boston University
Thomas Evans, Head of Infectious Diseases, Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research
Brian Trelstad, Chief Investment Officer, Acumen Fund
Alexis Wallace, Executive Director, Medicine in Need
Vikram Sheel Kumar, MD, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Dimagi
Thomas Burke, MD, Center for Global Health and Disaster Response, MGH
- Starts:
- March 20, 2007 at 06:30 pm
- Ends:
- March 20, 2007 at 09:00 pm
- Location:
- Boston University , School of Management, 4th Floor, 595 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA.
- Maps:
Description
Around the world, delivering effective & affordable healthcare remains a critical challenge. To overcome this challenge, a new breed of innovators are deploying breakthrough solutions that will battle diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis, improve access to quality care, and ensure that these solutions are affordable.
On March 20th, TiE Boston and the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization at the BU School of Management will host a reception featuring top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators who are transforming global health. In addition, a group of emerging social entrepreneurs will briefly showcase their efforts to improve health here and around the world.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- No
Additional information
Register at: http://www.tie-boston.org; call 781-272-3875 for more information
For more information
- Contact person:
- Prabhod Sunkara
- Phone:
- 781-272-3875
- Website:
- Transforming Global Health: Breakthrough Technology, Social Entrepreneurship, and Innovative Funding
