Monday, 15 October 2007
Dr. Abbey Kirumira, CEO of BioMedica, has been selected for the 2007 Economist innovation award under the bioscience category for his work in developing rapid HIV/AIDS tests.
A 25-member panel of The Economist innovation award, chaired by Tom Standage, the magazine’s business editor, selected Dr. Kirumira.
The award will be presented at the London Science Museum, during the magazine’s Sixth Annual Innovation Awards.
The magazine recognises successful innovators in bioscience, computing and telecommunications, energy and the environment, social and economic innovation, consumer products, and the "no boundaries" category.
