Presentation given by Laura Dean at the Royal Society conference The disease elimination agenda: the role of science, policy and advocacy http://rstmh.org/events/disease-elimination-agenda-role-science-policy-and-advocacy
The document discusses how open access to research can help address issues in developing countries. It notes that knowledge and access to information is key to helping these nations progress. Open access publishing makes research freely available to those who need it most. This benefits global health by allowing more resources to be devoted to research on diseases predominantly affecting developing regions. Researchers, professionals and the public in developing areas can then apply these findings to local challenges.
Improving access to knowledge in the developing worldMatthew Cockerill
The document discusses how open access to research can help address issues in developing countries. It notes that knowledge and access to information is key to helping these nations progress. Open access publishing makes research freely available to those who need it most. This benefits global health by allowing more resources to be devoted to research on diseases prevalent in developing areas. Researchers, professionals and the public in developing nations can then apply these findings to local issues.
Keeping It Real:Resources for Implementing Evidence-based Public Health Progr...MargaretFarrell
Through this workshop, participants will
not only become familiar with how to use the tools they need to identity and address health outcomes, but
understand the benefits of virtual communities of practice as a means to engage researchers and practitioners around implementing cancer control programs.
will introduce participants to the Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T portal and the Research to Reality Community of Practice. (#NCIR2R)
Presentation given at the NATIONAL HEALTH OUTREACH CONFERENCE (#NHOC) Promoting Connections to Create Healthy Individuals, Families and Communities May 8, 2015
Effective Translation of Epidemiological Modeling to Support Resilience Build...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland