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Opinion Piece: Where science can provide the answers… and where we may need a little something more

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by
Opinion Piece: Where science can provide the answers… and where we may need a little something more

(c) Dr James Rice for Centre for Health Leadership & Enterprise
At the Oct. 2011 launch event for the Global Health year, Dr. Peter Singer spoke with great enthusiasm about the potential for scientific innovation, global partnership and effective ‘governance’ to help counter global health challenges. With innovation, we can provide technical solutions. With partnership, we can break through barriers and share resources. With effective governance, we can provide a framework within which both (more...)

Innovating our way towards global health solutions

Posted on October 24th, 2011 by
Innovating our way towards global health solutions

(cc) The Humanitarin Centre. Dame Sandra Dawson and Dr Peter Singer at the Launch of the Cambridge Global Health Year
‘Stinky sock’ boxes, genetically modified drought resistant corn, mutant mosquitoes, serum meningitis vaccines… Scientific innovations such as these point the way towards a ‘brighter tomorrow’ in global health, says Dr. Peter Singer.
Speaking at the Oct. 2011 launch event for the Humanitarian Centre’s Global Health year, Dr. Singer focused on innovation, ‘creative (more...)