Addressing the IMPACT of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Lessons from the past and guidance for the future
RHD currently affects over 40 million people around the world, most of whom live in low and middle income countries. Additional research is urgently needed to develop and scale strategies to combat this disease.. In this 4-part webinar series, global RHD leaders will tell the stories of their careers and spotlight important next challenges and future directions in RHD research.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This webinar series is targeted at established and early career researchers, clinicians, funding agencies, and policy makers who want to make a difference in RHD globally.
TOPICS AND TIMES
March 21 3:00-3:30pm EAT: Eliminating RHD in our Lifetime: The Crucial Role of Implementation Science Dr. George Mensah, NIH, NHLBI
June 22 1:00-1:30pm EAT: Localization of Research: Generating High Quality Data to Inform Local and Global Practice and Policy
Professor Andrew Steer
September 14 1:00-1:30pm EAT: The ASAP Program and
Beyond: My RHD Journey
Professor Liesl Zuhlke
December 7 1:00-1:30pm EAT: New Weapons to Fight an Old Disease: The Colours to Save Hearts Program
Ana Olga Mocumbi
This “Ask the Experts” series is presented by the IMPACT RHD Training Grant (D43, Fogarty International Center), Heart University, and Reach.
*ALL TIMES IN EAST AFRICA TIME
