Meetings Spring 2006: informational meetings with TTO

1. Media Coverage UAEM at The University of British Columbia UBC’s vision: “The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.” Meetings Spring 2006: informational meetings with TTO Summer 2006: student government supports UAEM goals Fall 2006: met with VP Research February 2007: met with University President, VP Research, TTO Director – presented PCS, asked for access licensing for UBC technologies, got it! April 2007: met with UBC administration to review their draft statement of principles (see below) September 2007: met with administration to review progress towards implementation of principles September 2007: met with representative from CIHR We have also had various informational meetings with researchers and development officers (fundraisers). Education and Awareness Presentations at conferences and meetings: Access to Treatment Forum, UBC(December 2006) Dr. Robert Hogg’s Int’l Health class, SFU(February 2007) UBC Centre for International Health conference (March 2007) Global Outreach Students Association conference(March 2007) Canadian Federation of Medical Students BAGM(May 2007) UBC Faculty Association meeting(September 2007) Think Again conference, Ottawa(September 2007) Annual teach-in sessions(November 2006, October 2007) Canadian Challenges Bill C-9 (2004): Amends Canada’s Patent Act to allow export of generics to poor countries via compulsory licensing, as per the WTO’s Doha declaration. CIHR (Canada’s NIH): Requires all funded projects to benefit Canadians. Recent support for collaborative international health research and matching Gates funding. University IP Control: Rather, lack thereof. At most Canadian universities, the researcher owns intellectual property rights of discoveries. Our Chapter Leaders Andrew Gray MD, year 1 Mike Gretes PhD Biochemistry, year 4 Patricia Kretz MD, year 4 Emma Preston BSc Microbiology, year 4 Members Mailing list: 90 students Active members: 10 students Contact Web: www.ubc-uaem.org Email: ubc.uaem@gmail.com History Established 2005 Friendliness Rating A+ (extremely huggable) • Global Access and Metrics • The University-Industry Liaison Office (UILO) at UBC has drafted a statement of principles committing to maximize the social impact of UBC technology, ensuring global access wherever possible. • Community consultations were carried out from Mayto September 2007.Responses have beenoverwhelmingly positive. • The statement will be presented to the university’s Executive Committee for approval later this fall. • Already, three licenses have been executed that include global access language, for the following technologies: • A new formulation of amphotericin B, a key drug for fungal infections and leishmaniasis • E. coli vaccine technology • Peer-to-peer software for sharing medical curricula • The UILO is also incorporating social impact into a new set of metrics. A retrospective review of all UBC licenses has already been conducted using these. UBC Administration Future Plans ND RESEARCH FUNDING Create a university-affiliated charitable foundation for ND research Lobby Canadian government for increased ND research funding EDUCATION Teach-in for new members: October 13th OUTREACH Academic articles on research and access gaps UAEM Canadian working group to share ideas and address Canadian Issues UBC President (Stephen Toope) UBC Senate; Board of Governors Dean of Science (Simon Peacock); Dean of Medicine (Gavin Stuart) Advisory Board We meet with our advisory board twice annually, send them regular newsletters, and occasionally request feedback on our ongoing projects. Dr. Richard Bedell: Physician/Advisor on HIV/AIDS field projects, Dignitas International Barbara Campbell: Associate Director, University-Industry Liaison Office, UBC Jeff Friedrich: President, Alma Mater Society, UBC Dr. Bob Hancock: Director, Ctr for Microbial Diseases and Host Defense Research,UBC Dr. John Hepburn: Vice President of Research, UBC Dr. Robert Hogg: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Cailin Morrison: International Trade Law consultant and former legal advisor to MSF Dr. David Ng: Director, Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory, UBC Dr. Tom Perry: General internist/ clinical pharmacologist, Professor of Medicine, UBC Dr. Jerry Spiegel: Director, UBC Centre for International Health Dr. Mira Sundara Rajan: Canada Research Chair in Intellectual Property Law Dr. Bob Woollard: Head of the Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, UBC VP Research (John Hepburn) UILO Managing Director (Angus Livingstone) AMS (Student Union); Faculty Association Key Faculty (e.g. Dr. REW Hancock,CMDR Director & Gates Grand Challenges PI) UILO Technology Transfer Director (Barbara Campbell) UBC Public Affairs UBC Fundraising UILO Technology Transfer Legend: Had a meeting No meeting yet