Dept. of Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property, WHO. Dr Brian Balmer. Dept. of Science and Technology Stud
Global Health Histories seminar 65 WEDNESDAY, 11 July I 12:30-14:00 I Library meeting room I
Dr Brian Balmer Dept. of Science and Technology Studies, University College London, UK
Dr Zafar Mirza Dept. of Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property, WHO
Public health innovations For harm and for good? The phrase ‘public health in reverse’ was first used in 1949 to describe biological warfare, and it captures the dual-use dilemma of beneficial new research being co-opted for harmful purposes. Dr Balmer’s talk will report on a historical case study of dual-use and the development of chemical warfare. Dr Mirza’s presentation, “The road to medical innovation & access: from a rear-view mirror” will provide a historical perspective on intellectual property, innovations in medical technology, and public health. For more information, please contact Dr Hooman Momen:
[email protected] Supported by
the Wellcome Trust
