For many years, neglected tropical diseases have been just that: neglected. However a wave of new funding combined with novel tools are generating significant progress against conditions that afflict the most vulnerable populations. Learn about major breakthroughs on the horizon for these tragic diseases. Speakers include Mary Wilson, Visiting Professor, UCSF; Eva Harris, Professor and Director, Center for Global Public Health, UC Berkeley;
Peter Hotez, Founding Dean, National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine; Mark Rosenberg, President and CEO, The Task Force for Global Health and Roberto Tapia Conyer, Director General, Carlos Slim Foundation. Recorded on 10/02/2014. (#29017)