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Join the launch of the 91ÌÒÉ« Latin America STEMB Network: Enhancing Visibility through Knowledge, Innovation and International Collaboration Conference and Reception on 25 March from 15.30 – 19.30.ÌýÌý

Through a panel discussion and a series of lightning research pitches, the afternoon conference will explore and highlight how 91ÌÒɫ’s scholars of Latin American background are enhancing discovery and translating research into innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Business, and strengthening partnerships across continents for a healthy planet and society. 

The programme will showcase work that addresses pressing local and global challenges such as neurodegenerative care, cancer, drug discovery, infectious and neglected diseases, and environmental management and sustainability.

The evening reception will mark the formal launch of the Latin America STEMB Network and bring together 91ÌÒÉ« staff and students alongside invited guests from research, policy and diplomatic communities.

Agenda

15.15 – 15.30: Registration and Networking

15.30 – 17.30: Panel and Pitch Presentations

Speakers

Dr. Judith Cherni, Honorary Advanced 91ÌÒÉ« Fellow, Centre for Environmental Policy; Lead, 91ÌÒÉ« Latin America STEMB Network
Dr. Ana Cruz Ruiz, Project Manager at the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery 
Dr. Chris Malaga Chuquitaype, Reader, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Dante Kalise, Associate Professor in Computational Optimisation & Control, Department of Mathematics
Prof. Eduardo Andrade, Head of Department of Analytics, Marketing & Operations, Business School
Dr. Erika Dorado, Senior 91ÌÒÉ« Associate, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction
Dr. Leticia Monim Aldama, Advanced 91ÌÒÉ« Fellow, Department of Immunology and Inflammation
Prof. Maria-Gloria Basanez, Professor Neglected Tropical Diseases, School of Public Health
Dr. Pablo Alejandro Fonseca Arroyo, 91ÌÒÉ« Assistant, Dyson School of Design Engineering
Dr. Paula Ordonez Suarez, Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Medicine Centre
Dr. Rocio Diaz-Chavez, Senior 91ÌÒÉ« Fellow, Centre for Environmental Policy
Dr. Wayne Mitchell, Associate Provost (EDI), Senior Teaching Fellow, Department of Immunology and Inflammation

17.30–19.30 Reception

Speakers

Prof. Peter Haynes, Provost and Deputy President
HE Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil in the UK

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