Dr. Richard Lester in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases has been accepted to speak at the 2010 mHealth Summit in Washington, DC on November 9. Richards work with cell phones and HIV clinical work in Kenya has also recently been highlighted in Nature Outlooks magazine.
The 2010 mHealth Summit is the key opportunity for leaders in government, private sector/industry, academia and not-for-profit organizations to share information and experiences related to the intersection of mobile technology, health research, and policy. The Summit will emphasize cross-sector dialogue, including industry and government leaders and visionaries who will provide their perspectives on the future of mHealth.
The mHealth Summit will:
- Highlight cutting-edge biomedical, behavioral and public health research in mHealth;
- Showcase innovative, hands-on mHealth technology exhibits and demos;
- Offer unprecedented networking opportunities with various stakeholders;
- Explore the key opportunities and challenges in mHealth research and programs in developed and developing countries.