Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases

Neglected Global Diseases Initiative and its partners present an evening with world-renowned global health expert, Dr. Peter J. Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Hotez is also President of the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, where he leads a partnership to develop new vaccines for hookworm, schistosomiasis and Chagas disease. He co-founded the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases to provide access to essential medicines for millions of people worldwide.
Join us for insights and conversation to understand the issues around global health, neglected tropical diseases and complexities of implementing systemic change in areas of need.
Admission is free, but space is limited. Click here to register.Paetzold Lecture Theatre, 1st floor, Pattison Pavilion, VGH, 899 W 12 Ave., Vancouver