We would like to share an exciting opportunity to attend a fireside chat with U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Director Dr. Renee Wegrzyn on 17th Sep 2024, followed by a networking reception.
Fireside chat and networking reception
• Date: Tuesday, 17 September 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Venue: HYBRID - CREATE Theatrette, Level 2, 1 Create Way, Singapore 138602 or Zoom
As the newest U.S. government health research funding agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is working toward transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to improve health outcomes for all.
Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, inaugural director of ARPA-H, was appointed to the role by US President Joseph Biden in 2022. She is the single point of approval for all funding proposals and reports directly to the Health and Human Services Secretary.
During the fireside chat, moderated by Prof Ng Huck Hui (Assistant Chief Executive, A*STAR), Dr. Renee Wegrzyn will share more on ARPA-H’s unique mission and model, its innovative programs and initiatives, and how it is seeking expertise and energy from around the world to solve some of the toughest human health challenges.
In-Person Attendance:
We encourage you to register for in-person attendance at
this link by 13 Sep 2024 (Fri) if you wish to join us at the venue. As there is limited seating capacity at the venue, registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Virtual Attendance:
Should the in-person capacity be reached or if you prefer to join us virtually, you may opt to attend through this
Zoom webinar link.
