Event
2014 Killam Prize Lecture: "Vaccines: Impact on Global Health and Economics"
Monday, January 20, 2014 17:30
Faculty Club
3450 rue McTavish, Montreal, QC, H3A 0E5, CA
Price:
Free, but registration is appreciated.
Register now >>
Vaccines: Impact on Global Health and Economics
By Dr. Lorne A. Babiuk, 2013 Killam Prize Winner in Health Sciences
2014 Canada Council Killam Prize Lecture Series
Vaccines have saved more lives than all other therapies. Dr. Babiuk will describe new formulations and vaccine delivery methods that can further reduce morbidity and mortality in humans. Since over 70% of newly emerged diseases are transmitted from animals to humans, developing dual-use vaccines to prevent their spread from animals to humans is critical. Controlling disease in animals has the potential to increase food security in developing countries and improve their economic stability.
Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is appreciated. A reception will follow.
Click here to register.Â
About the Speaker
Dr. Lorne A. Babiuk is a world leader in the area of vaccinology. One of the numerous vaccines that he developed laid the foundation for a rotavirus vaccine for children. Before vaccination, over 500,000 children died each year from rotavirus. His vaccine saves the cattle industry in North America $300 million a year. He is a global authority in infectious diseases, particularly virology, immunology and vaccine delivery.
Contact Information
Contact:
Lorraine Torpy
Organization:
Research and International Relations
Email:
lorraine.torpy [at] mcgill.ca
Office Phone:
514-398-3992
Category:
Attachments:
Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:51
Source Site: