The International Society for Engineering Health
First Annual Summit on
Engineering the Elimination
of Diseases
Bringing together leaders in medicine, engineering, science, industry, government,
and patient advocacy to identify the diseases most ready for elimination and to
launch the first ISEH initiatives.
Inaugural Academic Host and Lead Sponsor: Rice University
Statement of Purpose
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
DAY 1
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
DAY 2
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
7:30AM Registration & Breakfast
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8:30AM Opening Session & Vision for ISEH
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10:45AM Session 1: Eliminating Stroke
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12:15PM Lunch
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1:00PM Session 2: Eliminating Pancreatic Cancer Deaths
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3:00PM Session 3: Can We Eliminate Schizophrenia?
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4:30PM Welcome Reception
7:30AM Breakfast
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8:30AM Session 4: Eliminating Monogenic Diseases
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10:45AM Session 5: Eliminating Alzheimer's Disease
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12:15PM Lunch
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1:00PM Session 6: Eliminating Deaths Due to Sepsis
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2:25PM Session 7: Emerging Disruptive Technologies
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3:30PM Disease Target Selection Workshop & Close