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MedMira CEO Invited to Speak on Innovation and Technology at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
HALIFAX, April 17, 2012 /CNW/ - MedMira Inc., (MedMira) (TSXV: MIR), a developer of rapid d...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\n\nHALIFAX, April 17, 2012 /CNW/ - MedMira Inc., (MedMira) (TSXV: MIR), a\n developer of rapid diagnostic technology and solutions, annoud today\n that Company co-founder and CEO, Hermes Chan, will be speaking at the\n Innovation and Technology Day (ITD) in Doha, Qatar on April 24, 2012. \n ITD, an open forum for technology pioneers, entrepreneurs, policy\n makers, and experts, designed to facilitate the dialogue and action on\n key issues related to innovation, technology and development, is a\n joint initiative of the United Nations Conference on Trade and\n Development and the Qatar Foundation.\n\n\nMr. Chan will take the stage to speak about the inspiration behind\n MedMira and his experiences in creating and commercializing Company's\n patented rapid diagnostics technology platform and diagnostic\n applications as well as the impact of these innovations on both\n healthcare and economic growth in developing countries.  The audience\n will be composed of members of Diplomatic Delegations and Government\n officials from many countries as well as individuals from the network\n of universities and research centers of the Qatar Foundation.\n\n\n\"It is a privilege to be invited to speak at UNCTAD XIII about\n innovation, something which I am very passionate about and which is at\n the heart of everything we have done and continue to accomplish at\n MedMira,\" said Hermes Chan, CEO, MedMira.  \"Sharing the MedMira vision\n in this world class international forum is a great honor and an\n exciting opportunity to build key relationships with organizations such\n as UNCTAD, the Qatar Foundation, and other agencies working to further\n economic sustainability in developing countries through innovation and\n technology.\"\n\n\nITD is part of the thirteenth session of the United Nations Conference\n on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XIII) taking place April 21-26, 2012\n in Doha, Qatar.  Within the United Nations system, UNCTAD is the focal\n point for the integrated treatment of trade and development and the\n interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment,\n and sustainable development. To learn more visit www.innotechday.org.\n\n\nAbout MedMira\n\n\nMedMira is a leading developer and manufacturer of flow-through rapid\n diagnostics and technologies. The company's tests provide ho...