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Symposia & Seminar Series

Film Screening: The President and the Dragon

Film Screening: The President and the Dragon
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Join us for a special screening of "The President and the Dragon," a compelling documentary chronicling the near-eradication of guinea worm disease—one of global health's most remarkable success stories. Following the film, we'll host a panel discussion exploring the lessons learned from this historic public health campaign and their implications for addressing today's neglected tropical diseases - featuring Adam Weiss, the Director of the Carter Center's Guinea Worm program, Prof. Dan Fletcher, Faculty Director of the Blum Center for Developing Economies, and Assistant Prof. Tierra Smiley-Evans, Integrative Biology and Public Health. 
A reception will follow, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow global health practitioners, researchers, and advocates committed to advancing health equity worldwide.

 

Location: Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

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Learn more about the film here

Contact cend@berkeley.edu with questions
 

The President and the Dragon - Film Screening and Panel Discussion
3:30

Welcome reception

4:00

Film Screening

5:30

Panel Discussion
Adam Weiss - Director, Guinea Worm Program, Carter Center
Dan Fletcher - UC Berkely Professor and Faculty Director of the Blum Center for Developing Economies
Tierra Smiley Evans - UC Berkeley Assistant Professor and Chief Scientific and Veterinary Officer, Gorilla Doctors
Moderated by Kate Roberts, CEND Executive Director

6:15

Reception