Dear listmembers
Please forward the advert below about a modelling short course at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine to anyone who might be interested. Apologies for any cross-postings.
Many thanks!
Emilia Vynnycky
Lecturer in Infectious Disease Modelling
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
2 week intensive course on:
"INTRODUCTION TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODELLING AND ITS APPLICATIONS"
at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
7-18th July 2003
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 such as measles, rubella and polio and determining optimal control strategies against HIV and onchocerciasis.
This two week intensive course, now running for the 3rd year, is intended to introduce professionals working on infectious diseases 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, 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/ideu/ModellingShortCourse.htm
or http://www.lshtm.ac.uk
or contact one of the course organizers:
Emilia Vynnycky or Richard White
e-mail: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
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