About this Event
This lecture will highlight strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the field of scientific diplomacy. It will showcase practical examples in specific global health forums, while introducing qualitative issues and practical pathways leading to scientific diplomacy jobs.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by Dr Gillespie during this lecture are solely hers, and do not reflect the official views of the related Ministry of Health, or the G7/G20 and their member countries, or any other mentioned international organization.
Venue and Information
The event will be held in Bush House North East Wing, Room BH(NE)1.02. For checking in, Guests should proceed to Bush House North East Wing reception, situated at 40 Aldwych. An informal reception with drinks will follow. We encourage all attendees to stay, enjoy a drink, and network.
Please note, King's events are free, which means we routinely overbook to allow for no-shows and avoid empty seats. Admission is on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive in good time to avoid disappointment. We will not be able to admit those without tickets.
There may be some photography at this event for archival and promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff or the photographer know on arrival.
Speaker
Francesca Gillespie — MD, Public Health Officer
Francesca Gillespie is a medical doctor MD, specialized in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, currently serving at the Italian Ministry of Health within the Department of Human Health, Animal Health and Ecosystem (One Health) and International Relations. With an extensive background in global health diplomacy, she plays the role of National point of Contact for G7/G20 international working groups focusing on coordinating intersectoral action for successful negotiations of high-level health policy documents related to global health issues. Throughout her career, Dr.Gillespie has held research and regulatory roles serving as a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) researcher at AGENAS and coordinating medical device clinical investigations authorization process during her tenure at the Ministry's Directorate General for Medicines and Medical Devices. In addition to her high-level ministerial and research contributions, Dr. Gillespie possesses field experience in public health and occupational medicine. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, she managed cases and epidemiological investigation for the local health trust ASL Roma 1. A bilingual Italian-English speaker with also foundational clinical experience in Histopathology within the UK NHS system.
About the JMCE School of Diplomacy
The JMCE School of Diplomacy is a series of lectures given by academics, diplomats or accomplished practitioners on the future of the relations between the EU and the UK in the financial, legal and political sphere. It seeks to engage students, academics, the EU institutions, government officials, and other stakeholders. Browse more events at the dedicated collection webpage on Eventbrite.
This event is organised in cooperation with the Association of Italian Scientists in the UK (AISUK)
Event venue & nearby stays
King's College London — Bush House North East Wing — Room BH(NE)1.02, 40 Aldwych, London, United Kingdom
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