Presented by Michigan State University
The COVID-19 Pandemic has greatly impacted agricultural research systems worldwide. In numerous countries,
the research programs have been disrupted. The research institutions around world have taken positive steps to
continue their research programs while safeguarding the health of research personnel. A distinguished global
panel from USA, Asia, Africa, Middle-East, Europe and Latin America will share their experiences and innovations
in managing research programs amid COVID-19 Pandemic.
The webinar will discuss and share experiences on the following broad areas:
• Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on disruptions of agricultural research systems worldwide.
• How research programs in different countries have addressed and continued research activities during
COVID-19 Pandemic.
• What innovative approaches and guidelines have been developed and implemented by various
research institutions worldwide.
• Challenges faced, Lessons Learned and ideas for improvements for the future.
SPEAKER PANEL
ORGANIZED BY MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND MSU AGBIORESEARCH
Panel Lead/Moderator:
Dr. Douglas Buhler, Director, AgBioResearch, Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, USA
Panel Members:
• Dr. George Smith, Associate Director, AgBioResearch, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
• Dr. Ben Durham, Chief Director, Bio-Innovation, Department of Science and Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
• Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Director, Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India.
• Dr. Shireen Assem, Vice President, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza, Cairo, Egypt.
• Professor Bob Doherty, N8 AgriFood Chair, University of York, United Kingdom (UK).
• Dr. Dilson Antônio Bisognin, Professor, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Camobi, Santa Maria, Brazil.
• Dr. Andi Trisyano, Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gFQhrcuHT9uOaD7bMF3VCA
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