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Dear listmembers



Please forward the following advert about the shortcourse "An

Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling and its Applications" to

anyone who may be interested.



 



Many thanks and apologies for any cross-postings!



 



 



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: [log in to unmask]



 



Further details about the course content are available at



http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/siidma.html

<http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/siidma.html> 



or contact one of the course organizers:



 



Emilia Vynnycky or Richard White



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