OpenVisionScience

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Location: XXX Ballroom.

This is not your typical VSS satellite. The focus will be on discussion, not talks. Constructive suggestions, not complaints.

Agenda

9 a.m. start Welcome by Mat Todd and opening remarks by Mary O'Kane, NSW Chief Scientist.
Morning session 1: What is the current status of drug discovery and development (with some focus on malaria)? Sessions to be led by Mary Moran and Luigi Palombi.
11 - Coffee
Morning session 2: What is the scientific and economic case for open source drug discovery? Mat Todd and his team will describe what open science is, and how it can be done. Richard Jefferson will demo the patent lens.
1-2 Lunch
Afternoon session 1: What are the most significant types of drugs needed for the treatment of malaria? Paul Willis will lead a survey of current treatments.
3:30-4 Break
Afternoon session 2: Which compounds should we pursue? Who should do it? How?
5 p.m. Drinks and dinner