Davos 2015 - The end of Blindness

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Channel: World Economic Forum · 2015 · News & Politics

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A discussion with leading researchers on progress in the fight to end blindness by 2020

Dimensions to be addressed:
- Mapping the brain to replicate vision
- Stem cell and gene therapy
- Public health and low-cost interventions

• David Cox, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Computer Science, Harvard University, USA
• Graziella Pellegrini, Director, Cell Therapy Programme, Centre for Regenerative Medicine S. Ferrari, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
• Joshua Sanes, Director, Center for Brain Science, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Brain Research
• Alfred Sommer, University Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Health Sector

With
• Andrea Bocelli, Tenor and Founder, Andrea Bocelli Foundation, Italy

Moderated by
• Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Magazine, USA

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