RNPIA-2021 CONFERENCE, 5TH – 7TH JULY 2021, IMPERIAL ROYALE HOTEL, KAMPALA

The 1st International Conference on Reimagining the Natural Products Industry in Africa under the patronage of Carnegie Corporation of New York through Future Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa was convened by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi (5th – 7th July, 2021) at Imperial Royale Hotel. This year’s theme is “Advancing Africa’s Natural Products Industry through Transdisciplinarity and Sustainable Innovations”.
 

Hon. Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera (Chancellor Kabale University and former Chancellor Makerere University)
The conference was officiated by two honourable guests; (1) Hon. Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera (Chancellor Kabale University and Ex. Chancellor Makerere University) and Prof. Cheikh Mbow (Director Future Africa, University of Pretoria).
 

Prof. John David Kabasa (Principal College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity)
The conference was graced by Prof. John David Kabasa (Principal COVAB), Professor Paul Waako (Vice Chancellor Busitema University) and Dr. Grace Nambatya (Director Research Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute). Prof. John David Kabasa gave a presentation on Natural Products Value Chains in Africa.
Dr. Grace Nambatya (Director Research, Natural Chemotherapeutic Research Institute, Ministry of Health) gave her remarks on Natural Products Drug Discovery and the role of NCRI in Uganda.
Prof. Paul Waako, Vice Chancellor Busitema University gave his remarks on Pharmacological Approaches in Natural Products and the contribution of Busitema University to the Natural Products Industry

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