Open Source Drug Discovery

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Description

Mat Todd (University of Sydney) describes the principles of how open science in action can deliver solutions for safe and effective treatment of neglected tropical diseases. Mat headed up a project to improve synthesis of the major drug against the tropical parsite schistomaniasis, involving extensive collaboration between academia and industry. Mat is a leader in the Synaptic Leap community for open source biomedical research.

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Session Host

Laura Newman, OKFN, UK, @Newmanlk, laura.newman@okfn.org

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Details

Location:INSPIRE Auditorium

Date & Time: Wed 19, 18:00-19:30

Target Group:Anyone

Topic Stream: Open research and education

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