The Peek social impact story: how technology and knowledge is increasing access to eye care

The Peek social impact story: how technology and knowledge is increasing access to eye care

By The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Date and time

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:00 - 20:00 GMT+1

Location

John Snow Lecture Theatre

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street WC1E 7HT United Kingdom

Description

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is delighted to host:

The Peek social impact story: how technology and knowledge is increasing access to eye care

At this special, invitation only event, you will learn more about the Peek story, including the world launch of Peek Retina, our smartphone retinal imaging adapter. The evening, hosted by world-renowned scientist Professor Peter Piot, will include a presentation by Peek co-founder, Andrew Bastawrous, and an expert panel Q&A session, chaired by Peek's Chief Impact Officer, Tim Carter. It will be followed by opportunities to network with members of London's international tech, NGO, social finance and impact industries.

Guest registration open from 17.00. The event will start promptly at 17.30.


  • Dr Andrew Bastawrous

    Dr Andrew Bastawrous

    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

    Assistant Professor in International Eye Health, and Co-founder of Peek.

  • Tim Carter

    Tim Carter

    Peek

    Chief Impact Officer at Peek, formerly at Google

  • Professor Peter Piot

    Professor Peter Piot

    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

    Director of the School, and Professor of Global Health. Professor Piot co-discovered the Ebola virus in Zaire, in 1976


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