Global Development Symposium 2012 - Call for submissions extended until February 15

From May 6 to May 9, 2012, the Global Development Symposium will be held at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph.

Underscoring the "Critical Links between Human and Animal Health" the Global Development Symposium will explore interdisciplinary approaches to improving public health and food security while empowering communities for lasting change. The symposium will bring together social, environmental, medical and veterinary scientists with policy makers, students and community members who have an interest in positive global development.

Keynote Speakers
  • Dr. Stephen Lewis, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ryerson University
  • Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer, Canada
  • Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Food Safety and Chief Veterinary Officer, Canada
  • Dr. John McDermott, Director of Research Program on Agriculture for Improved Nutrition and Health, CGIAR
  • Dr. Alastair Summerlee, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Guelph 

Symposium Themes

  • Global Public Health
  • Feed Security and Health
  • Empowering Communities for Change
Submisisons for five minute pitches and research abstracts submissions for oral and poster presentations are being accepted until until February 15.
 
Click here to learn more about the abstract guidelines for oral and poster presentations and how to submit.

Pitches for progress are a 5-minute presentation of new, innovative ideas with 5-minutes of audience feedback. Click here to learn more about pitch guidelines, target audiences and ways to submit.

Register before March 12 to secure early bird rates.  Participants may attend the conference without submitting an abstract or pitch for progress. Click here to learn more about registration rates, deadlines and how to register.

The symposium poster is available here.