Location
The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link, Singapore 187949
Details
From response to resilience: How can we successfully confront the threat of a pandemic?
Alumni and supporters are invited to join us for an evening in Singapore exploring Oxford's leadership in one of the world's most pressing challenges.
Infectious diseases are an ever-present global threat with outbreaks in pandemic-prone diseases increasing in frequency and scale. COVID-19 alone caused an estimated US$16 trillion in economic losses and 14.9 million excess deaths worldwide.
During COVID-19, Oxford developed one of the world's most widely used vaccines. Our researchers also identified dexamethasone as the first treatment proven to reduce deaths, helped shape the data and analytics behind the NHS COVID-19 app, and provided critical modelling and genomic surveillance that informed public health responses around the world.
Today, building on decades of leadership in medical research, epidemiology and data science, our Pandemic Sciences Institute is at the forefront of enabling the world's essential transition from reactive crisis management to proactive preparedness.
Join us to hear insights from the leaders making these world-changing breakthroughs, including:
- Professor Sir Peter Horby, Director of the Pandemic Sciences Institute, whose work has transformed the design and delivery of clinical research in outbreak and pandemic settings
- Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, co-developer of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and a pioneer in vaccine platform technologies for emerging infectious diseases
- Professor Christophe Fraser, a world-leading infectious disease epidemiologist whose work informs the design of public health interventions and preparedness strategies for epidemic threats worldwide
- Professor Alice Norton, a leading expert in pandemic policy and preparedness who helps shape global research and funding strategies for future health emergencies
- Professor David Aanensen, a leader in pathogen genomics and public health data systems whose work enables faster detection, tracking and response to infectious disease outbreaks
They will share the lessons learned from recent global health crises, the challenges that lie ahead, how we are actively strengthening our resilience against future pandemics – and, crucially, the role our global community has to play.
Following the discussion, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, supporters and members of the Oxford community.
Tickets: Free
RSVP closing date: 26 June 2026
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