George Bickerstaff

George Bickerstaff is the Chairman of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Board of Trustees. The International Vaccine Institute is a non-profit international organization based in Seoul, South Korea, which aims to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for developing countries. The IVI was established in 1997 as an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and has since then been supported by multiple countries, international… Show more

George Bickerstaff is the Chairman of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Board of Trustees. The International Vaccine Institute is a non-profit international organization based in Seoul, South Korea, which aims to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for developing countries. The IVI was established in 1997 as an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and has since then been supported by multiple countries, international organizations, and private foundations. The IVI's research and development efforts focus on infectious diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, and dengue fever, among others. The institute also conducts training programs and collaborates with governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to promote vaccine research and development in developing countries. Show less

Honorary Professor of Business Administration

The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) is a non-profit organization that is focused on protecting children from abduction, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violence and harm. The organization works with governments, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations around the world to prevent child abduction and exploitation, locate missing children, and rescue victims of child trafficking and sexual exploitation. ICMEC provides training, technical assistance… Show more

The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) is a non-profit organization that is focused on protecting children from abduction, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violence and harm. The organization works with governments, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations around the world to prevent child abduction and exploitation, locate missing children, and rescue victims of child trafficking and sexual exploitation. ICMEC provides training, technical assistance, and resources to organizations and individuals working to protect children, and advocates for stronger laws and policies to prevent child abuse and exploitation. The organization also operates a global database of missing and exploited children, which provides critical information and support to law enforcement agencies and other organizations working to locate and recover missing children. ICMEC is committed to protecting the world's most vulnerable children and ensuring that they have the support and resources they need to thrive. Show less

Global Oncology, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is focused on improving cancer care and outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The organization partners with local healthcare providers, governments, and other organizations to develop sustainable and scalable cancer care solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of LMICs. Global Oncology's programs include training and education initiatives for healthcare providers, development of cancer care guidelines and… Show more

Global Oncology, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is focused on improving cancer care and outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The organization partners with local healthcare providers, governments, and other organizations to develop sustainable and scalable cancer care solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of LMICs. Global Oncology's programs include training and education initiatives for healthcare providers, development of cancer care guidelines and protocols, and support for cancer research and advocacy efforts. The organization also provides technical assistance and strategic guidance to governments and organizations working to strengthen cancer care systems in LMICs. Global Oncology is committed to improving access to quality cancer care for all patients, regardless of where they live, and to reducing the global burden of cancer in LMICs. Show less

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) is a non-profit organization that conducts research and provides policy analysis on the public health challenges facing low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The organization's work is focused on improving the understanding of the epidemiology and economics of infectious diseases and the impact of interventions to prevent and control them. CDDEP conducts research on a range of topics, including antibiotic resistance, vaccine… Show more

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) is a non-profit organization that conducts research and provides policy analysis on the public health challenges facing low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The organization's work is focused on improving the understanding of the epidemiology and economics of infectious diseases and the impact of interventions to prevent and control them. CDDEP conducts research on a range of topics, including antibiotic resistance, vaccine policy, and global health financing, and provides technical assistance and policy guidance to governments and organizations working to improve health outcomes in LMICs. The organization also advocates for evidence-based policies and interventions to address global health challenges and improve health equity worldwide. CDDEP is committed to promoting data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions to improve health outcomes and reduce the global burden of disease. Show less

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private global health partnership that is focused on increasing access to vaccines and improving immunization coverage in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The alliance was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Gavi works in collaboration with governments, international organizations, and private sector partners to develop and implement sustainable vaccine programs in LMICs. The alliance provides funding and technical… Show more

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private global health partnership that is focused on increasing access to vaccines and improving immunization coverage in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The alliance was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Gavi works in collaboration with governments, international organizations, and private sector partners to develop and implement sustainable vaccine programs in LMICs. The alliance provides funding and technical support to countries to strengthen their immunization systems, improve vaccine delivery, and expand access to vaccines. Gavi also works to accelerate the development and introduction of new vaccines, with a particular focus on vaccines for diseases that disproportionately affect people living in LMICs, such as pneumonia, rotavirus, and cervical cancer. Since its inception, Gavi has helped to immunize over 820 million children and prevent an estimated 14 million deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. The alliance is committed to achieving its vision of a world where no child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. Show less