Professor Ken Shadlen presents research on pharmaceutical patents in Brazil

Professor Ken Shadlen participated in two academic events in Brazil in August, presenting his research on pharmaceutical patents and contributing to discussions on health regulation, access and innovation.

At the São Paulo School of Advanced Regulatory Governance, hosted by the Getulio Vargas Foundation in São Paulo, Ken Shadlen delivered a lecture titled Frontiers of Pharmaceutical (Patent) Regulation. He also participated in two panels, Health Regulation: Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, and Access and Concepts and Methods for a Changing World.

Ken Shadlen also took part in the Seminário de Diamantina, a biennial event organised by the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He presented Las amenazas y oportunidades de patentes farmacéuticas en países de ingreso bajo y mediano: Convergencias de programas de investigación (Threats and opportunities of pharmaceutical patents in low- and middle-income countries: convergent research programs).

The presentation formed part of a workshop panel examining health and food within Brazil’s national innovation system.