TWAS/BioVisionAlexandria.Nxt

TWAS/BioVisionAlexandria.NXT (BVA.NXT) initiative was launched during BioVisionAlexandria 2008, where the Bibliotheca Alexandrina hosted 99 young scientists from 27 developing countries to discuss the problems these scientists face when conducting research in their respective countries.

TWAS and TWAS-ARO provide funds for young scientists from developing countries to attend BioVision conferences, which are held on alternating years in Alexandria and Lyons, France. The conference has become a major international event for the biological sciences, attracting a diverse group of participants from government, universities and the private sector. The young scientists who attend not only have an opportunity to network with their peers but also hear presentations from eminent scientists and administrators from around the world.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2012 was the third BioVisionAlexandira.NXT organized in Alexandria. The Event held under the theme: “Scientific Innovation in the Developing World: from Theory to Practice”. TWAS/BVA.NXT 2012 intended to explore scientific innovation in the developing world, and highlight its importance for sustainable development. It also identified innovative solutions to overcome different problems in developing countries. The Event held on 21 and 22 April 2012, and the TWAS/BVA.NXT 2012 participants offered the opportunity to meet other young scientists and professionals in the field of innovation from different parts of the world. This allowed them to share their views regarding the status, obstacles and future of innovative research in developing countries. They also had the chance to  discuss different problems regarding funding sources, marketing of ideas, and intellectual property rights. 100 outstanding young scientists have been chosen to attend the Event and the best 10 had the opportunity to present their innovative ideas and their impact on the development of societies. Furthermore, the young scientists were invited to participate in BioVisionAlexandria Conference program. Priority was given to the best innovative research, and to research papers that met the needs of the society.

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TWAS/BVA.NXT 2014 was cancelled. It was intended to be the fourth BioVisionAlexandira.NXT to be organized in Alexandria on 5 and 6 April 2014. The Event theme: “Research Ethics and Social Responsibility”. TWAS/BVA.NXT 2014 intended to explore research ethics in the developing world, and highlight its importance for society. It will also identify researchers’ responsibilities to overcome obstacles in developing countries using quality controlled and high standard research. 

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016 was the fourth BioVisionAlexandira.NXT to be organized in Alexandria. The Event was held under the theme “Research Ethics and Social Responsibility”. It intended to explore research ethics in the developing world, and highlight its importance for society. It also identified researchers’ responsibilities to overcome obstacles in developing countries using quality controlled and high standard research. The Event was held 10–11 April 2016, where TWAS/BVA.NXT 2016 participants were offered the opportunity to meet other young scientists and professionals from different parts of the world. This allowed them to share their views regarding the status, obstacles and concerns of ethical research in developing countries. They were also offered the chance to discuss different problems regarding marketing of ideas, tools for efficient patent searches and Intellectual Property Rights. The young scientists were invited to participate in BioVisionAlexandria Conference. For more information, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016/Home/StaticPage.aspx?page=61&m=7.

TWAS/BVA.NXT 2018 was the fifth BioVisionAlexandira.NXT to be organized in Alexandria. The event was held on 18-19 April 2018 under the theme "Science Diplomacy: Voices of the South". It explored the importance of Science diplomacy to the young scientists in the developing world. The TWAS/BVA.NXT 2018 participants were offered the opportunity to meet policy makers, experts, academics and young promising scientists from the South to provide them with skills to help build their own capacities and help them in the advancement of their developing countries. The participants also had the opportunity to meet policy makers and diplomats from around the world to discuss the possible ways of cross-border collaborations and partnerships to improve science and relationships between nations.

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