4th WACCBIP Research Conference

Date: 
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 08:30 to Friday, July 26, 2019 - 17:00
Venue: 
WACCBIP Conference Hall

 

Members of the University community are hereby informed of the 4th annual WACCBIP Research Conference to be held from July 24-26, 2019 in the WACCBIP Conference Hall at the University of Ghana.

The WACCBIP Research Conference is an annual showcase of the world-class research conducted by fellows of the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) and members of the Centre's international faculty drawn from prestigious institutions across the world.

In line with the theme "Building Partnerships Towards Healthcare Innovation for Africa", this year's conference also features keynote addresses from industry leaders such as Mr. Stephen Isaacs, Chairman & C.E.O. of Aduro Biotech in Berkeley, California, U.S.A.

The three-day conference will attract more than 250 participants from top research institutions & industries in Africa, Europe, and the U.S.A. This provides valuable opportunity to create direct pathways for the young scientists trained at the Centre to connect with world-renowned scientists and industry professionals.

The conference will also showcase new scientific knowledge and novel applications of technology, which could lead to the development of new disease diagnostic tools, drugs, and vaccines.

The opening ceremony of the conference will be held on July 24, 2019 at 8:30 am.

 

All are cordially invited