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Vincenzo Lorusso

DG Research, European Commission
Policy Officer
Websitehttps://sched.co/17Nzl
Vincenzo Lorusso works as a Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG Research and Innovation (DG RTD), where he is in charge of Research and Innovation cooperation with Africa and, bilaterally, with ASEAN countries. Before joining the Commission, Vincenzo worked for eight years in the pharmaceutical industry as Head of Research and Innovation for infectious parasitic diseases, while also co-supervising MSc and PhD projects focused on Public Health in Africa, through an Honorary Research Fellowship at the University of Salford, UK. Vincenzo holds a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (University of Bari, Italy), a Master in International Development and African Studies (Sciences Po, Paris), a PhD in Public health with a focus on infectious diseases in Africa (University of Edinburgh, UK), and a High-Level Executive Diploma in Diplomacy & Health (The Graduate Institute, Geneva).
Friday, September 16
 

10:00am EDT

Scientific innovation to address sickle cell disease: From newborn screening to curative gene therapy in Africa - Convened by the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in USA, Muhimbili University of Health... HybridEmily Wroe • Funmi Olopade • Leon Tshilolo • Baba Inusa • Julie Makani • Siana Nkya • Appolinary Kamuhabwa • marina cavazzana • Emmanuel Peprah • Prof. Paschal Ruggajo (MD, MMed, MSc, PhD) • Nesia Mahenge • Irene Minja • Daima Bukini • Aldiouma Guindo • Sarah Kiguli • John Tisdale • Patience Kuona • Lutz Hegemann • Alexis Thompson • Emily Turner • Grace Moshi • Elsie Kanza • Gesa Pellier
 
Tuesday, September 20
 

9:00am EDT

(REF 20057) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Health - Convened by the University of the Free State, South Africa HybridOssy KASILO • Xuekai Zhang • Sri Fatmawati • Pulok Mukherjee • Hlupheka Chabalala • Fernão Castro Braga • Minke Tang • Motlalepula Matsabisa
 
Wednesday, September 21
 

9:00am EDT

(REF 21088 - Hybrid) The AU-EU Innovation agenda: making it happen - Convened by the European Commission HybridFlorent Bernard • Christopher Burns • Bunmi Adekore • Maria Cristina Russo • Vincenzo Lorusso • Lukovi Seke • Ismahane Elouafi • Brennan Van Dyke • Martha Phiri • John Baekelmans • Marco Kamiya • Taffere Tesfachew • Renee Lafitte • Owen Shumba
 
Monday, September 26
 

8:00am EDT

(REF 26159) Solutions to Combat Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in the Sahel - Convened by: COMSTECH Forum for Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER) OnlineShahid A. Kamal • Vincenzo Lorusso • Stephen Yeboah • Sidat Yaffa • Yongdong Wang • Godfrey Nzamujo • Clement Ouedraogo, • Nighat Hasnain • Irfan Aziz • Haris Akram • Tinni Halidou Seydou • Yassine Doudoua • Sheick Khalil Sangare • Djimé Adoum

9:00am EDT

(REF 26162) Part 1 - Financial Sector: A call for high-quality, harmonized, reliable, and comparable climate-related data with standardized guidance to boost investor confidence and generate financial investment... OnlineFadeke Ayoola • Olufunso Somorin • Joy Aguele • Clensy Appavoo • Edgar Isingoma • Robert Rubinstein

4:00pm EDT

(REF 26432) Towards Decolonized Science: Global Policy Dialogue OnlineVincent Mauricio Kadiri • Samia Chasi • Chuckie Calsado • Jorge Moreno Soto • James Poskett • Aline Marcele Ghilardi • Ocean Mercier • Caleb Mandikonza
 
Tuesday, September 27
 

9:00am EDT

(REF 26162) Part 2 - Project Entities / Agencies: A call for high-quality, harmonized, reliable, and comparable climate-related data with standardized guidance to boost investor confidence and generate financial... OnlineFadeke Ayoola • Thandie Bubala Hamaimbo • Mercy Kimani • Jesse Nyokabi (REF 27209) Decolonizing Science and Moving to Inclusive Science HybridThilina Heenatigala • Tana Joseph

12:00pm EDT

(REF 27217) Scaling up adaptation finance ahead of COP27 - Convened by the Africa Europe Foundation UN Headquarters, Senegalese Mission, Room 8, New YorkKandeh Yumkella • Dymphna van der Lans • Romy Andrianarisoa • Vhalinavho Khavhagali • Marc van Heukelen • Barbara Creecy

3:00pm EDT

(REF 27222) Responsible AI for Africa’s Development: Convened by Africa-Europe Foundation Consulate General of France, New YorkSteve Rochlin • Yankhoba Diatara • Sanda Ojiambo • Joris Cyizere • Tracey Li • Rebecca Distler

4:00pm EDT

(REF 27103) Building Resilient Societal/Communal Responses to Environmental Changes OnlineAaron Rose • John Francis, PhD • Madeline Haas • Kathryn Laskey, PhD • Tonya Thornton, PhD • Linton Wells II, PhD
 
Wednesday, September 28
 

2:00pm EDT

(REF 28245) Non-profit organizations as drivers of Science Outreach and Citizen Empowerment - Convened by Lecturers without Borders OnlineEugenia Covernton • Anastasia Mityagina • Vimlendu Jha • Bastian Greshake Tzovaras • Stephanie Okeyo • Joana Moscoso • Alice Motion • Cecilia Di Prinzio • Emma O'Brien
 
Thursday, September 29
 

9:00am EDT

(REF 22112) Using Assistive Technology to Promote Social Inclusion for People with Disability through Collaboration and Partnership between Africa, America, Asia and Europe Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations & Video ConferenceConnie SUNG • Geraldine Leader • Sheryl Burgstahler • June Chen • Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf • Binta Koita • Dr. Cynthia Lai • Boitumelo MANGOPE • Christiana OKYERE • Laurie Penfold • Ambumulire Phiri • Gerard Quinn • rahma rachdi • Dr. Marcia Scherer • Jo Sinha
 
Friday, September 30
 

2:00pm EDT

(REF 30280 - hybrid) Three Institutions Supporting Science and the SDGs TBAAaron Rose • Dr. David A. Bray • Sharron McPherson • Eric Rasmussen, MD • Linton Wells II, PhD