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Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD
Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, is the 17th president of Howard University and the distinguished Charl
es R.
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UAE Medical Research and Health System Site Visit (Invite only)
A small delegation of leading health experts from the FasterCures board and MENA Summit will tou
r institutions in Abu Dhabi to expand participants' understanding of UAE investments in health and biomedical research.
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A New Energy Economy: Managing the Net Zero Transition
Achieving global energy transition will require a significant level of increased investments in
a range of sustainable energy sources whilst continuing to meet current levels of demand with hydrocarbons-based infrastructure.
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Unlocking the Power of Blockchain: Real World Use Cases
Blockchain technology is a tool that can be used by traditional finance, FinTech, and crypto com
panies alike.
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Pain Points and Potential for Cell and Gene Therapies
Cell and gene therapies have the potential to transform the lives of patients and their families
. As judged by patients' perspectives and experiences, how close are we to realizing this potential?
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Brain Health: Turning Scientific Discovery into Action (Invite only)
The brain is the most important organ in the body, generating every thought, sensation, memory,
emotion, and movement. Yet we rarely focus specifically on caring for the brain and generally do not monitor changes in brain health and function over time.
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Part 2: Smart Mobility, Smart Cities, and Smart Living
Data-driven smart city initiatives, enabled by emerging digital technologies, have the power to
transform citywide operations and improve the quality of life for individual citizens.
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Achieving More Person-Centered Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases
Life expectancy in the US declined by 1.5 years from 2019 to 2020 in the largest 1-year drop sin
ce World War II. While COVID-19 caused 74 percent of the decline, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease take a heavy toll.
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Welcome Breakfast | US Overview: What's Next for the American Economy?
Among the uncertainties facing the United States—and thus the world—is the immediate future of t
he American economy.
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Is Digital Health a Bridge to Health Equity and Representation?
Systemic health-care inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic included minority under-represe
ntation in research and disparities in care.
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The Silent Patient at Work: How Employers Are Doing More for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health
The CDC reported a record 93,000 overdose deaths in the US in 2020. Though addiction may yield t
o COVID-19 in the news, this grim number tells that the addiction crisis rages on, exacerbated by the effects of necessary social distancing measures.
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Dec. 7 at 11:30 am ET | Pain Points and Potential for Cell and Gene Therapies
Cell and gene therapies have the potential to transform the lives of patients and their families.
As judged by patients' perspectives and experiences, how close are we to realizing this potential?
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