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FW: USENIX/ACM NSDR '12 Submission Deadline Approaching
by Richard Anderson 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

From: Kameswari Chebrolu [mailto:Kameswari.Chebrolu@usenix.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:47 AM To: Richard Anderson Subject: USENIX/ACM NSDR '12 Submission Deadline Approaching [Description: Image removed by sender.] Dear Colleague, We're writing to remind you that the submission deadline for the 6th USENIX/ACM Workshop on Networked Systems for Developing Regions (NSDR '12) is approaching. Please submit your work by Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 11:59 p.m. PDT. http://www.usenix.org/conference/nsdr12/<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-0001-1203/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:18/ct0_0/1> NSDR focuses on the technical networking and systems research challenges that arise in the design, implementation, and deployment of new computing solutions appropriate for developing regions. We encourage the submission of position papers or the results of preliminary work describing interesting, original, previously unpublished ideas or results pertaining to the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of networks and systems for developing regions. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: * Low-cost wireless connectivity * Intermittent and delay-tolerant systems * Rural network planning * Spectrum management protocols and techniques * Mechanisms for emergency and urgent communications * Location-aware systems * Power-efficient systems * Low-cost computing devices * Mobile systems and applications * Middleware and mechanisms for minimizing energy, latency, and storage (caching, etc.) * Adapting content and applications for local languages * User interfaces for low-literacy populations * Shared access devices and infrastructure, including personalization and privacy concerns * Design and evaluation of applications and in-depth case studies in the areas of public health, microfinance, agriculture, e-governance, education, monitoring, disaster management, etc. For more details on the submission process, please see the complete Call for Papers at http://www.usenix.org/conference/nsdr12/<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-0001-1203/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:18/ct0_1/1> We look forward to receiving your submissions! Kameswari Chebrolu, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Brian Noble, University of Michigan NSDR '12 Program Co-Chairs nsdr12chairs(a)usenix.org<mailto:nsdr12chairs@usenix.org> --------------------------------- Call for Papers 6th USENIX/ACM Workshop on Networked Systems for Developing Regions June 15, 2012 Boston, MA http://www.usenix.org/conference/nsdr12/<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-0001-1203/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:18/ct0_2/1> <http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-0001-1203/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:18/ct0_3/1>Submissions due: March 27, 2012, 11:59 p.m. PDT. Notification to authors: April 26, 2012 Electronic files of final papers due: May 14, 2012 -------------------------------- About this mailing list: USENIX never shares, sells, rents, or exchanges email addresses of its members or conference attendees. We would like to continue sending you occasional email announcements like this one. However, if you no longer want to receive emails from USENIX, please click the link below. Click here to opt out<http://s.usenix.org/acton/rif/2452/s-0001-1203/-/l-0023:18/l-0023/zout> If you have any questions about the mailing list, please send email to office(a)usenix.org. We may also be reached via postal mail at: USENIX Association 2560 9th Street, Suite 215 Berkeley CA 94710 [Description: Image removed by sender.]

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A revolutionary new blood test & device using light (no pricking) to test Hb & tackle anaemia
by ashish makani 20 Mar '12

20 Mar '12

Hi Folks Just saw this mind-blowing ted talk on a new medical device, which can test Hb(haemaglobin) without pricking or needles, using only light. This could have major impact on anaemia & complications due to anaemia during childbirth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJTkGHmGnjw http://www.biosense.in/the-anaemia-problem http://www.biosense.in/touchb cheers ashish

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FW: HHS sponsors contest for Web app to identify local health trends
by Sherrilynne Fuller 20 Mar '12

20 Mar '12

FYI Sherri Sherrilynne Fuller, Ph.D. Professor Department of Biomedical Informatics School of Medicine and Department of Health Services (Adj) School of Public Health and Information School University of Washington 35-4985 Seattle, Washington, 98195-4985 206-616-4575 206-491-6380 (Cell) 206-616-5149 (Fax) sfuller(a)uw.edu From: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services [mailto:subscriptions@hhs.gov] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:25 AM To: sfuller(a)U.WASHINGTON.EDU Subject: HHS sponsors contest for Web app to identify local health trends You are subscribed to HHS Press Releases for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. For more information, visit the HHS Newsroom <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> . HHS sponsors contest for Web app to identify local health trends <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 03/20/2012 01:01 AM EDT <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Bookmark and Share Federal officials are challenging developers to design Web-based applications that use Twitter to track health trends in real time. Health officials may be able to use knowledge of these trends as an early indicator of emerging health issues and a warning of public health emergencies in a community. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today issued the challenge, a developers’ contest called Now Trending - #Health in My Community. The online challenge runs through June 1, 2012. _____ Preferences <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Contact HHS <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Directories of HHS Accounts <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> facebook icon <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> twitter icon <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> youtube icon <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> blog icon <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> flickr icon _____ This email was sent to sfuller(a)u.washington.edu using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775 <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Powered by GovDelivery <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwMzIw…>

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Gates Foundation calls for new innovations to optimize immunization systems
by Nicola Dell 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Balderston, Beth <bbalderston(a)path.org> Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 4:22 PM Subject: Gates Foundation calls for new innovations to optimize immunization systems To: "nixdell(a)cs.washington.edu" <nixdell(a)cs.washington.edu> Hi Nicky, Could you post the announcement to the Change list serv? People should direct questions to GCEhelp(a)gatesfoundation.org (linked below). Many thanks!!**** ** ** Beth Balderston**** Communications Associate**** Reproductive Health Global Program**** PATH**** ** ** Mail: PO Box 900922 | Seattle, WA 98109, USA | FAX 206.285.6619 **** Street: 2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121 | TEL 206.285.3500 x4888 **** www.path.org/cervicalcancer | www.rho.org**** ** ** =====**** ** ** WHAT WOULD YOU PROVE WITH $100,000?**** ** ** Gates Foundation calls for new innovations to optimize immunization systems* *** ** ** The Grand Challenges Explorations program is seeking bold ideas from innovative thinkers by offering US$100,000 grants to prove the potential of new approaches to optimize immunization systems. With new life-saving vaccines being introduced in immunization programs around the world, new ideas are needed urgently to ensure that the systems trusted with delivering these products are up to the task.**** ** ** Your unique ideas and innovative thinking are encouraged!**** ** ** Great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Launched in 2008, Grand Challenges Explorations grants have already been awarded to 602 researchers from 44 countries.**** ** ** Whether you are an engineer, public health specialist, entrepreneur, or student working in a nongovernmental organization, ministry of health, university, or company—you are invited to submit your idea in two pages or less. You could be the next recipient of US$100,000 to prove your idea and have the opportunity to receive additional funding up to $1 million if your project is successful.**** ** ** Priority areas for funding include:**** ** ** • Vaccine product characteristics.**** • Supply system design.**** • Environmental impact.**** • Information systems.**** • Human resources.**** • Vaccination acceptance.**** ** ** Ideal proposals should be responsive to the topic area, daring in premise, and clearly different from the approaches currently under investigation or employed. Solutions should focus on the operational aspects of immunization systems and must have the potential to be scaled up or reproduced in multiple low-resource settings.**** ** ** Launched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this call builds on work facilitated by Project Optimize—a joint World Health Organization and PATH project—to develop a common vision for the future of immunization supply systems and logistics.**** ** ** The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2012. For further information about the topic areas and application guidelines, please visit the web pages linked below or contact: GCEhelp@gatesfoundation.org.**** ** ** More information**** ** ** Call for proposals: Design New Approaches to Optimize Immunization Systems ( http://tinyurl.com/immunizationsystems)**** Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Explorations website ( http://www.grandchallenges.org/vxf)**** Project Optimize (http://www.path.org/projects/project-optimize.php)****

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Job: Technology Lead at Jacaranda Health in Nairobi
by Brian DeRenzi 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

Jacaranda Health is seeking a Technology Lead to be based in Nairobi. See the attached doc for details. --- Jacaranda Health is seeking a Technology Lead to help us become a global pioneer in technology- supported health delivery. We rely on IT to communicate with the women we serve, support our clinicians, and understand our social impact. We want to assemble a portfolio of technologies (including mobile apps, medical record systems, and decision support tools) by using open source software, working with technology partners and consultants, and where necessary developing in-house solutions. There is an immense appetite in the global health community to demonstrate successful implementation of health IT tools in a clinical setting, so this work could be globally important.

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Re: [change] Resume for Network Operations in Rowanda and Kenya
by Yaw Anokwa 17 Mar '12

17 Mar '12

Please do not post your resume to this list. Doing so will get your account banned. On Mar 15, 2012 5:35 PM, "Ngabuen Nshom" <nnshom(a)verizon.net> wrote: >

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Job: Network Ops Engineer for Inveneo
by Yaw Anokwa 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

>From http://www.inveneo.org/newsfeed/network-operations-Engineer Inveneo is a 501c3 nonprofit social enterprise, which means that we operate like a business with a social mission. Our mission is to get the tools of technology, through computing and regional networking, to organizations operating in rural and highly underserved communities of the developing world. Our model is built on development, not aid. We operate in a number of countries. We work with local partners to develop homegrown ability to deliver quality communications technology and alternative power solutions. The organizations we serve address some of the most pressing problems in their communities: health care, education, economic opportunity and infrastructure. Inveneo is seeking a Network Operations Engineer who will help us stand up NOCs (network operations centers) to monitor and support telecommunications networks in the rural and developing world. We're definitely not looking for a router jockey. This is a unique opportunity for a person with significant network support operations experience to shape how Inveneo supports its networks, and to play a role in defining a replicable framework for supporting networks in locations as diverse as Haiti, Kenya, Rwanda, and beyond. The successful applicant should have a healthy dose of network curiosity: the interest that drives an engineer to go beyond "it's not working" to "this is why, and here's how we keep it from happening again." Inveneo's engineering team is small and agile. Our engineers must be technical generalists able to adapt quickly to unpredictable conditions and unforeseen technical challenges.

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ACM DEV and ICTD 2012 Facebook group
by Rajan Vaish 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Hi all, I have created an open group on Facebook, through which all the participants at ACM DEV and ICTD 2012 can stay in touch. This might not only foster collaboration, but also serve as a platform where young researchers can connect and learn from experienced one's. I hope it helps, thanks. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323403594374517/ Regards, Rajan -- Rajan Vaish CS PhD student at the University of California, Santa Cruz | http://www.rajanvaish.com

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Job: Tech Lead for Hospital in Nairobi
by Yaw Anokwa 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

>From the attachment... "Jacaranda Health is a social enterprise that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. Our goal is to create a chain of clinics providing high quality, affordable, respectful reproductive health services to poor urban women. Jacaranda aims to become the largest provider of affordable maternal health in the region, and also to serve as a global “innovation laboratory” for new approaches to improve maternal health – from outreach and marketing, to low-cost mobile technologies. For more detail about our approach, visit www.jacarandahealth.org. Jacaranda Health is seeking a Technology Lead to help us become a global pioneer in technology-supported health delivery. We rely on IT to communicate with the women we serve, support our clinicians, and understand our social impact. We want to assemble a portfolio of technologies (including mobile apps, medical record systems, and decision support tools) by using open source software, working with technology partners and consultants, and where necessary developing in-house solutions. There is an immense appetite in the global health community to demonstrate successful implementation of health IT tools in a clinical setting, so this work could be globally important."

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ICTD Plenary Sessions - Live Stream
by Yaw Anokwa 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

On Tuesday, March 13th and Wednesday, March 14th, the Plenary Sessions of the ICTD 2012 Conference are being streamed live through the home page at http://www.ictd2012.org. The live stream will start at 9:00am, Atlanta time. If you are unable to attend in person, this is a great way to hear the talks at ICTD 2012.

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