A century after the 1918 flu pandemic wiped out more than 50 million people worldwide, is society still at risk? Join the National Academy of Medicine and the for a timely discussion of how we can prepare for the next flu pandemic and prevent a global catastrophe. This free public event will highlight progress in science, public health, global governance, and cross-sectoral alliances for pandemic flu preparedness.
Stay after the discussion for a cocktail reception and to tour a one-night-only exhibit exploring lessons from past infectious disease outbreaks and strategies for preparing for the next pandemic.
Agenda
2:00 | Welcome
Victor J. Dzau,聽National Academy of Medicine
2:10 | Opening Remarks
Keiji Fukuda, The聽University of Hong Kong
2:20 | Keynote:聽From the 1918 Influenza Pandemic to 2009 H1N1 Pandemic to Now: Is the World Ready to Respond to the Next Outbreak?
Laurie Garrett,聽Anthropos Initiative
Audience Q&A
3:00 |聽Panel Discussion on Global Progress to Prepare for the Next Influenza Pandemic
Moderator: Suzet McKinney, Illinois Medical District
Anthony Fauci,聽National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
David Fidler,聽Indiana University Bloomington
Jackie Katz, U.S.听Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Yoshihiro Kawaoka,聽University of Wisconsin-Madison
Audience Q&A
5:00 | Cocktail Reception & Exhibit
7:00 | Adjourn
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