Cornell University is again offering a summer course in epidemiologic methods. The course, ìTools for Infectious-Disease Epidemiology: Diagnosis, Modeling and Risk,î will be offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine from June 17-19 and from August 11-13, 2008. The course contents are distributed among three major topics: diagnostic test evaluation, infectious-disease models and risk assessment. Part I (June 17-19) will cover basic material in diagnostic test evaluation and risk analysis. Part II (August 11-13) will cover more advanced material on risk analysis and infectious disease modeling. Case studies and examples specifically include infections and zoonotic diseases (e.g., paratuberculosis, salmonella, and cryptosporidium). Please see the announcement for more details.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dates: 19-22 Jun 2008Dear Colleagues,
If you have one unique meeting to attend in 2008, look to Kuala Lumpur and
the 13th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID).Sponsored by the 20 000 members of the International Society for Infectious
Diseases (ISID), the 19-22 Jun 2008 meeting will host delegates from over
100 countries at a modern Congress Center surrounded by hotels within
walking distance. Meet the editors and moderators of our great asset,
ProMED-mail, and the gifted plenary speakers including Julie Gerberding,
MD, MPH of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Bill
Nauseef, MD of the University of Iowa, and Bruce Beutler, MD of the Scripps
Research Institute in La Jolla.Symposia will include the prevention and control of infections of
international importance, including XDR-tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, and
pandemic influenza. In addition, remarkably creative topics will also be
covered in sessions, such as statins and cholesterol in infectious
diseases; dengue and chikungunya; international perspectives on palliative
care for people with HIV/AIDS; the neglected pathogen: Orientia
tsutsugamushi; and evidence-based infection control.The preliminary program, registration, housing, and other information are
now available on the congress website at <http://www.isid.org/13th_icid/>.Please join us in the exotic venue of Kuala Lumpur, the home of the
Petronas Towers and the midnight lamps of Petaling Street Nightmarket,
where Malaysian culture blends with evocative British colonial buildings.Richard P Wenzel, MD, MSc
President, International Society for Infectious Diseases
<info@isid.org>
Dear Colleagues,
Iowa State University, the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph and the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science will co-host an international symposium "Across species, across disciplines, across borders; opportunities for welfare and epidemiology scientists." to be held July 14-16 2008 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and include distinguished speakers offering a wide range of experience and expertise.
The conference will focus on all livestock species. The scientific committee is requesting abstracts for either oral or poster presentations due on April 30th 2008. You can find more information about submitting abstracts, attending or if you have any questions contact us at http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/welfare/home.html
2 week intensive course:
"INTRODUCTION TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODELLING AND ITS APPLICATIONS"
organized jointly between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine and the Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections, UK
Venue: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Course dates: 14-25th July 2008
Summary:
Mathematical modelling is increasingly being applied to interpret and
predict the dynamics and control of infectious diseases. Applications
include predicting the impact of vaccination strategies against
infections and determining optimal control strategies against influenza,
HIV, vector-borne diseases and veterinary problems.
This two week intensive course is intended to introduce professionals
working on infectious diseases in human or animal populations to this
exciting and expanding area. The emphasis will be on developing a
conceptual understanding of the basic methods and on their practical
application, rather than the manipulation of mathematical equations.
Who should attend:
The course is designed for individuals interested in expanding their
knowledge of the techniques for analysing and interpreting
epidemiological data on infectious diseases and for predicting the
impact of control programmes, including medical and health
professionals, policy makers, veterinary scientists, health
economists,medical statisticians and infectious disease researchers.
Specialist mathematical training is not a prerequisite. However,
individuals with degrees in mathematical disciplines working on some
aspect of infectious disease dynamics and/or control, who wish to learn
about the potential of infectious disease modelling will also benefit.
For copies of the leaflet and application form, please contact:
Registry
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
50 Bedford Square
London,
WC1B 3DP
UK
email: shortcourses@lshtm.ac.uk
Further details about the course content are available at
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/siidma.html
or contact one of the course organizers:
Emilia Vynnycky or Richard White
e-mail: emilia.vynnycky@lshtm.ac.uk or emilia.vynnycky@hpa.org.uk or
richard.white@lshtm.ac.uk
AVMA Annual Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana, July 21-22, 2008
Sponsored by ACVPM and Prevention Partners
The AB-CRC is pleased to offer a 3-day Short Course in Diagnostic Tests.
The course is targeted primarily at scientists involved in the application of diagnostic tests in the field, including students undertaking postgraduate degrees, researchers and animal health professionals. Although the course is primarily directed at field application of diagnostic tests, interested laboratory staff may also benefit from a better understanding of how test performance affects the way tests are used in the field and the interpretation of the results that they provide.
The course will be held at CSIRO in Geelong on 22-24 July 2008.
For more information about the course and details of registration please visit the website http://www.abcrc.org.au/pages/Education.aspx?MenuID=42.
The AB-CRC is pleased to offer a 3-day Short Course in the R Statistical
Package.
The course is targeted at scientists and students who need tools for
exploring and statistical analysis of data, graphical presentation of
data, modelling and simulation. The course will be of particular value
to students undertaking postgraduate degrees, as well as institutional
researchers. This course is aimed at helping first-time users become
confident with the everyday use of R, and exposing them to the wide
range of advanced applications that are possible with R.
The course will be held in at the Primary Industries Building in
Brisbane on 5-7 August 2008 and also at the Curtin Health Research
Campus in Perth on 18-20 August 2008.
For more information about the course and details of registration,
please visit the website
http://www.abcrc.org.au/pages/Education.aspx?MenuID=41.
A course about methods for documenting freedom from disease is offered
in Gilleleje, Denmark from August 25-29 this year.
The course teachers are Dr. Tony Martin and Dr. Angus Cameron.The course is organized through the Nordic Society for Veterinary
Epidemiology (NOSOVE) and the NOSOVE annual meeting will be held in
connection to the course.The homepage: http://www.nosove.org has more information about program,
registration, prices etc. This year there is a limit of 25
participants.Seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. A direct link
to the course homepage is: http://www.nosove.org/freedom/ffd-meeting.html
Introduction to mathematical models of gobal and emerging infections
1 - 12 September 2008 at Imperial College London
An interactive short course for public health professionals, policy-makers, clinicians, researchers and health economists. Understand key concepts to critically evaluate research and policy options. How to choose appropriate control measures for different diseases. Latest developments, taught by world-leaders who advise public health professionals and government on controlling pandemic influenza, SARS, HIV, TB, foot-and-mouth disease and others.
Lecturers include: Prof Sir Roy Anderson FRS, Prof Christl Donnelly, Prof Alan Fenwick OBE, Prof Neil Ferguson OBE, Prof Geoff Garnett, Prof Brian Spratt FRS, Prof Joanne Webster from the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London
This course has been approved by the Royal College of Physicians for 59 CPD credits.
Directed by: Dr Christophe Fraser and Dr Peter White Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London
Organised by Centre for Professional Development at Imperial College London
For full programme details, please contact Ulrika Wernmark on: Telephone: +44 (0)20 7594 6886 Email: cpd@imperial.ac.uk
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/cpd/epidemiology
Revised 4/27/08