Science Summit 2024

The Science Summit runs from 10th - 27th of September 2024
This Programme displays exclusively the Science Summit Programme in New York (from 17th to 27th of September)

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BRIDGE Network Presents... Human-Model-World: A Collection of Scientific Images United Nations UniversityIliana Mendoza

9:00am EDT

Reciprocity in Multilateral Research Collaboration TBAAmna Baloch • Dorothy Ngila • Osamu Kobayashi • Gabriela Ramos • Alejandro Adem • Tolullah Oni • Jacqueline Ottmann • Eduardo Ortega • Gagandeep Kang • Matthias Koenig • Carlos Batthyány • Thandi Mgwebi • Declan Kirrane • Mari Sundli Tveit • Francisco Javier Moreno Fuentes • Lidia Borrell-Damian

3:00pm EDT

Women in Science Policy-Making: Driving Inclusive and Equitable Decision-Making Innovation Room

6:00pm EDT

RECEPTION: Reciprocity in Multilateral Research Collaboration Reception Royal Norwegian Consulate General New YorkLidia Borrell-Damian

9:00am EDT

Advancing the role of Women in Science for Sustainable Development in Africa: Lessons for Leadership of Higher Education Institutions Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Dorothy Ngila • Lorenza Fluks • Tony Milanzi (Moderator) • Michèle Mbo’o-Tchouawou • Barnabas Nawangwe • Teresa Woodruff • Pulane Mswela • Evelyn Gitau • Aminda Smith (Moderator) • Jose Jackson-Malete (Convenor)

8:30am EDT

Neuroscience and Society: A Life Course Approach to Brain Health - Day 1 TBAKaren Moseley • Devora Kestel • Rajinder Dhamija • Mika Pyykkö • Kristina Adorjan • Zul Merali • Brian Jebb • James Mitchell Garvie • Krystal Sexton • Peter Aksel Villadsen • Kent Jancarik • Debbie Beck • George Vradenburg • Frédéric Destrebecq • Harris Eyre • Suzanne Dickson • Andy Keller • Zeinab Hijazi • Josefina Cruzat • Sameer Zuberi • Stephanie Kramer

9:00am EDT

Collaborative African-German research exchange, implementation & uptake - RHISSA and other consortia updates Science Summit venue (12th floor)Damalie Nakanjako • Shevin Jacob • Eva J. Kantelhardt • Adamu Addissie • Ute Klarmann-Schulz • Celso Khosa • Sefonias Getachew • Abigiya Wondimagegnehu • Alexander Yaw Debrah • Rita Akosua Dickson • Blandina Theophil Mmbaga • Linda Batsa Debrah • Angela Chukwu • Alex Mremi • Muluken Gizaw • Priscilla Haguma (STAIRS) • Fadzai Munedzimwe • Vera Serwaa Opoku • Pedroso Nhassengo MD. PhDc • David Guwatudde • Dr. Selamawit Hirpa (Convenor) Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Purpose Summit Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Luis Neves - GeSI CEO

8:30am EDT

Neuroscience and Society: A Life Course Approach to Brain Health - Day 2 Science Summit venue (Rooftop)Judge Gloria Tan • Stephanie Kramer • Karen Rommelfanger • Sohini Chowdhury • Bita Moghaddam • Adriana Di Martino • Michael Milham • Pedro Valdes-Sosa • Soraya Seedat • Ting Xu • Prof. Alfred K. Njamnshi • Matilde Leonardi • Sarah Lenz Lock • Tasia Asakawa • Caroline Montojo • Giovanni Salum • Oliver Rollins • Diego Alejandro Borbón Rodríguez • Eric García-López • Deborah Denno • Virginia Mahieu • Darrell Porcello • Arleen Salles • Paweł Świeboda

9:00am EDT

The City of Longevity: making cities champions of prevention Science Summit venue (12th floor)Joachim Rautter • Yochai Shavit • Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen • Lars Hartenstein • Lynne Corner • Horacio Terraza • Nic Palmarini

11:00am EDT

Indigenous Knowledge for Global Health Solutions; Harnessing African Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, and Policy Development for Equitable Impact Science Summit venue (12th floor)Dominic Forson (convenor) • Motlalepula Matsabisa • Mosoka P. Fallah, PhD, MPH, MA, • Arun Prabhu • Peter Atadja, Ph.D. • Ben Dotsei Malor • H. E. Amb. Cessouma Minata Samete • Magdalena Skipper, PhD.

2:00pm EDT

Youth Lead for the Future: Amplifying Science Cooperation for Global Change Science Summit venue (12th floor)

8:30am EDT

Hurdles to International Science Cooperation: Data Sharing & Management Science Summit venue (12th floor)Dr Elwin Reimink • Holly Wright • Mak Saito • Abu Mansaray • Kirsty Tinto (moderador) • Kara Hoover • Katalin Alfoldi • Martin MOKROŠ • Jerome Grimplet • Maura McLaughlin • Convenor Allen Pope

9:00am EDT

Water Research and Innovation as an enabler towards universal access to clean drinking water and dignified sanitation for all Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Dr Rethabile Melamu • Dr Jennifer Molwantwa (Keynote) • H.E. Jakaya Kikwete • H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko • Mr Harsen Nyambe • Shaima Gargash • Dr Mohamed Diatta • Henk Ovink • Alex Simalabwi • Dr Mamohloding Tlhagale • Virginia Molose, • Dr Thomas Kariuki • Dr Mark Smith • Prof Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema • Prof Pascaline Dupas • Dominic O’Neill • Michael John Webster The Role of Africa Science Leadership: Advancing Sustainable Development in Africa Science Summit venue (Rooftop)

1:00pm EDT

Lunch: Africa Science Leadership speakers lunch (by invitation only) Upland

2:00pm EDT

US National Laboratories Science Summit venue (2nd floor) Solar Geoengineering: Perspectives on Risks, Governance Implications and Political Challenges Science Summit venue (12th floor)Heleen Bruggink • Honorable Ralph Regenvanu • Aarti Gupta (Convener) • Hibaa-Haibado Ismael H. Tani • Rio Hada • Philippe Maupai • Frank Biermann • Chukwumerije Okereke • Lili Fuhr • Raymond Pierrehumbert • Carol Bardi (moderator) • Panganga Pungowiyi

3:00pm EDT

How Science and AI Will Enable Black Economic Development Globally Science Summit venue (Rooftop)LaTanya White • Nakia Melecio • Isak Asare • Nicole Turner Lee • Erika Smith • Le'Kiesha French Merritt • Breon Wells • Samantha Abrams

4:00pm EDT

Integrating Medical Care and Holistic Healing Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Anna Yusim • Eva Selhub • Maryam Lustberg • Aleksandra Filipovic

9:00am EDT

Women's Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals, a call to action Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Heather Smith (Convenor) • Ru-Fong Joanne Cheng MD, FACOG • Anuradha Gupta • Irene. O Aninye, PhD (Convenor) • Magdalena Skipper, PhD. • Nicole Althaus • Rachel Sturke, PhD, MPH, MIA • Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi MBBS, EMA, FAAC • Michele Barry, M.D., FACP, FASTMH • Dr. Aisha K. Brooks, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAN UNCCD COP16 Flagship Initiative Science Summit venue (Rooftop)

10:00am EDT

Roundtable: Financing STI Roadmaps and the 6 transitions Science Summit venue (12th floor)

1:00pm EDT

Moving Beyond Promises to Performance: Industry CTOs Share Insights on How Science and Innovation Are Enabling a Sustainable Future Science Summit venue (12th floor)Rita Lawlor • René Lammers • Dan Edwards • Nici Bush • Natasha Santos

3:00pm EDT

Leveraging AI for Global Healthcare Delivery Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Nicole Althaus • Rajendra Pratap Gupta • Bleddyn Rees (Convenor) • Rachel Dunscombe • Ain Aaviksoo • Jean Kaseya • Tobias Silberzahn • Bernardo Mariano Jr. • Heather Smith (Convenor) • Irene. O Aninye, PhD (Convenor) • Henriette van Eijl

4:00pm EDT

Strengthening Health Data Governance in the Digital Age: Leadership, Collaboration, Action Science Summit venue (12th floor)Nnenna Nwakanma • Mathilde Forslund • Shannon Thom • Rodrick Mugishagwe • Hon Neema Lugangira • Dr Guled Abdijalil Ali

5:00pm EDT

Advancing political commitments on climate and health financing: Where is the Global South Voice? Science Summit venue (2nd floor)

8:30am EDT

One Health Plenary Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Professor Sir Tumani Corrah • Rita Lawlor • Dwita Nitoya Esterini • Andrew Barnhill • Annette Schmid • Ramanan Laxminarayan • Mosoka Fallah • Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri

9:00am EDT

Research and innovation for the SDGs: Insights from Africa TBADr. Tade Aina • Dr. B. Jan Middendorf • Mr. Shaofeng Hu • Ms. Carla Montesi • Dr. Obed Ogega • Dr. Boniface Ushie • Prof. Lise Korsten • Prof. Stephen Agong • Dr. Emna Harigua • Dr. Musa Kana • Dr. Edem Mahu • Dr. Michael Bodunrin • Dr. Peggy Oti-Boateng From Steppe to World Stage: Mongolia's Contributions to Global Sustainability and Peace Science Summit Venue (room CR023)Ariunaa Enkhtur • Batjargal Zamba • Dagvadorj Damdin • Gomboluudev Purevjav • LKHAGVA Oidov • Oyun Ravsal • Tomohiro AKIYAMA • Bilguumaa Myagmardulam • MUNKHZUL Chimid-Ochir • TELMEN Erdenebileg

11:00am EDT

Transboundary Dialogue for a Changing Ocean: Science Diplomacy and the Future of the ROPME Sea Area Science Summit Venue (room CR023)Nadia Al-Mudaffar Fawzi • John Paterson • Dr. Alexander Kolker • Mohammad Al-Saidi • Muez Ali • Mera Alnaimi

11:30am EDT

Side Sessions on Hydrogen and Critical Raw Materials SESSION I: How do we de-risk funding modalities for hydrogen projects in developing countries?

2:00pm EDT

Side Sessions on Hydrogen and Critical Raw Materials SESSION2: Critical Raw Materials and Green Transition: Opportunities and Challenges. Republic of South Africa Consulate General Reinforcing the place of academia within societies, a necessary path for post-SDGs Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Rémi Quirion (moderator) • Justine Germo Nzweundji-Khumbah • Julie Dirwimmer • Alice Higiro • Sophie D'Amours • Anthony Vanky Why the gut microbiome is critical to children’s health: Harnessing microbiome science to end malnutrition Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Julie Barrett O'Brien • Jeffrey I. Gordon • Tahmeed Ahmed • Billo Tall • Nigel Rollins • Vanessa Ridaura • Hilina Belete • Majdi Osman (Moderator) • Convenor Anne-Marie Green

4:00pm EDT

Powering resilient ecosystems and communities with science Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Jan Kellett • Julie McCarthy • Rowan Douglas • Karina Whalley • Declan Kirrane METROFOOD-RI Agroecology, Sustainability & Innovation - a pathway for the Agrifood Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Claudia Zoani (Moderator) • Joris Van Loco • Nives Ogrinc • Lampová Barbora • Karl Presser • Maria Fernandes-Whaley • Nastasia Belc

3:00am EDT

Empowering SMEs: Blockchain & AI for Sustainable Stakeholder Value OnlinePhilip Sugai

9:00am EDT

Certifying Primary Maternal Health Clinicians in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to Reduce Maternal Mortality by 2030 Science Summit venue (12th floor) Diverse Ecosystems: Understanding the Importance of Biodiversity Science Summit venue (12th floor) Advancing Health Outcomes in Africa: Harnessing the Power of Genomics TBALyndon J. Mitnaul, Ph.D. • Heidi L. Rehm, PhD, FACMG • Laura K. Povlich, PhD • Dr. Khalid Fakhro • Lisa Rooney Slater • Julie Makani (MD, PhD, FRCP, FTAAS) • Eudy N. Mabuza • Ntobeko Ntusi • Nicola Mulder

11:00am EDT

EDCTP3 Online Advancing Open Science in the Arab States: Challenges and Solutions Innovation RoomDr Emily Choynowski • Kamran Kardan • His Excellency Dr Aram Mohammed Qadir • Dr Faisal • Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal • Dr. Hisham M. Sabir • Dr Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir • Dr Mohammed Hussein Ahmed [ONLY VIRTUAL] Investing in clinical research in Africa to develop local solutions against the global challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) TBAMarleen Temmerman (Convenor) • Lara Pandya (moderator) • Marcel Tanner (Co-Chair) • Irene Norstedt • Joseph Fokam • Francine Ntoumi • Michael Makanga • Julia Anna Bielicki • Yewande Alimi

1:00pm EDT

Changemakers Lunch: Fostering Transformative Change: Strategic AI Investment in Health Research Across Africa TBA

2:00pm EDT

Overcoming the Academic, Digital, and Research Divides: Bringing LMICs to the Decision-Making Table Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Convenor Bulat Ziganshin • Marcos Nunez • Mitra Sadigh • Abhay Gaidhane • Alexander Bazarchyan • Fiona Makoni

4:00pm EDT

Accelerating Agricultural Research for Africa: Pathways to Food Security and Sustainable Development Announcing the Lancet Commission on “Societal Resilience in a New Pandemic Age: Lessons for the Present from the Future”  Science Summit venue (Rooftop)Richard M. Carpiano Bridging the Gap: Global Mental Health Education and Collaboration Across Borders Science Summit venue (2nd floor)Elina Mukhametshina • Convenor Bulat Ziganshin • Oliva Okwir • Sabih Rahman • Charles Herrick • Martina Kabenge • Noeline Nakasujja • Majd Soudan • Daniel Ranga

8:00am EDT

Too many preventable breast-cancer deaths in LMICs: innovative approaches to improve early diagnosis to reduce mortality TBALinda Goler Blount, MPH • Marleen Temmerman (Convenor) • Dr. James Benedict • Dr. Miriam Mutebi • Dr. Mary Nyangasi • Dr. Susan Harvey • Dr. Saraswati Sukumar

8:30am EDT

Africa Rising: Shaping our Common Future Through Geodesy. Implementing the UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/69/266 "A Global Geodetic Reference Frame for Sustainable Development" TBADr Aletha de Witt (Convener) • Dr. Daniel Roman • Carla Mitchell (Sharpe) • Dr. Laura Sanchez • Nicholas Brown • Fernand Eanes Bale • Albert Hilaire Anoubon Momo • Dr Richard Gross • Aslam Parker • Roelf Botha • Anne Jørgensen • Mr Andre Nonguierma • Prof Francesco Petruccione

12:00pm EDT

Science Summit Concluding Plenary: Science at the Crossroads: Shaping Future Global Development Through InnovationDeclan Kirrane

2:00pm EDT

Transforming antenatal care through AI-enabled ultrasound TBAProf. Aris Papageorghiou • Dr. Nidhi Leekha • Dr. Jonathan Sutton • Ari Moskowitz • Prof. Karim Lekadir • Marleen Temmerman (Convenor)

4:00pm EDT

The Lancet Oncology: Cancer Care in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries Science Summit venue (12th floor)

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