The Royal Society Pfizer Award recognises research scientists who are making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa.
The 2016 Royal Society Pfizer Award will be presented to Dr Amina Abubakar, KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi and Pwani University, Kenya for pioneering psychological research in East Africa and her work developing neurodevelopmental assessments which are now being used throughout Africa.
This afternoon seminar, held as part of the Award, will celebrate Dr Abubakar's work and explore related research. The seminar will be chaired by Professor Charles Newton, University of Oxford, UK.
Attending this event
There are a limited number of places, and as such, this event is intended for researchers in relevant fields. This event is free to attend, but advance registration is essential. Contact the events team with your name, organisation and brief paragraph on why you wish to attend to request an invitation to register.