Join the launch of the Imperial Latin America STEMB Network: Enhancing Visibility through Knowledge, Innovation and International Collaboration Conference and Reception on 25 March from 15.30 – 19.30.
Through a panel discussion and a series of lightning research pitches, the afternoon conference will explore and highlight how Imperial’s scholars of Latin American background are enhancing discovery and translating research into innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Business, and strengthening partnerships across continents for a healthy planet and society.
The programme will showcase work that addresses pressing local and global challenges such as neurodegenerative care, cancer, drug discovery, infectious and neglected diseases, and environmental management and sustainability.
The evening reception will mark the formal launch of the Latin America STEMB Network and bring together Imperial staff and students alongside invited guests from research, policy and diplomatic communities.
Agenda
15.15 – 15.30: Registration and Networking
15.30 – 17.30: Panel and Pitch Presentations
Speakers
Dr. Judith Cherni, Honorary Advanced Research Fellow, Centre for Environmental Policy; Lead, Imperial Latin America STEMB Network
Dr. Ana Cruz Ruiz, Project Manager at the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery
Dr. Chris Malaga Chuquitaype, Reader, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Dante Kalise, Associate Professor in Computational Optimisation & Control, Department of Mathematics
Prof. Eduardo Andrade, Head of Department of Analytics, Marketing & Operations, Business School
Dr. Erika Dorado, Senior Research Associate, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction
Dr. Leticia Monim Aldama, Advanced Research Fellow, Department of Immunology and Inflammation
Prof. Maria-Gloria Basanez, Professor Neglected Tropical Diseases, School of Public Health
Dr. Pablo Alejandro Fonseca Arroyo, Research Assistant, Dyson School of Design Engineering
Dr. Paula Ordonez Suarez, Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Medicine Centre
Dr. Rocio Diaz-Chavez, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Environmental Policy
Dr. Wayne Mitchell, Associate Provost (EDI), Senior Teaching Fellow, Department of Immunology and Inflammation
17.30–19.30 Reception
Speakers
Prof. Peter Haynes, Provost and Deputy President
HE Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil in the UK