A Satellite Session at the 2nd TB Conference
June 3, 2010; 16:00 – 18:00
MR 11, ICC, Durban
Community engagement in TB drug research is growing practice, made possible by the fact that several new drug candidates are entering clinical trials. This roundtable will provide a forum for dialogue between researchers, community members, CBOs/NGOs, and advocates about methods for effective community engagement in TB research. Panelists representing several viewpoints will highlight successful practices for encouraging stakeholder involvement in research and discuss how communities can influence national policies and procedures to ensure the rapid adoption and roll-out of new TB regimens, once available.
Moderator: Javid Syed, Treatment Action Group
Panel Presentations:
- Research Literacy: A fundamental component of community engagement — Paula Akugizibwe, AIDS Rights Alliance South Africa (invited)
- Community Outreach: A researcher’s perspective — Dr. Gavin Churchyard, Aurum Institute
- Best Practices for Community Engagement in TB Drug Research — Dr. Jane Ong’ang’o, Kenya Medical Research Institute
- Working with Local Government — Doctor Nuglube, Lusaka University Teaching Hospital Community Advisory Board
- Advocacy for Policy Change — Nathan Geffen, Treatment Action Campaign
Panel presentations will be followed by open discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.
To indicate your interest in attending, please email rsvp@tballiance.org
