We are still accepting applications for our short course in:
Epidemiological evaluation of vaccines: efficacy, safety and policy
This is due to run from 11-22 July 2011.
The cost is £2,130
For further information please see below and:
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/seev.html
Epidemiological research has become an important tool in assessing
vaccine protection. Although there are several courses specialising in
vaccinology, there remains a gap in teaching about advanced
epidemiological tools for vaccine evaluation. This course is designed to
provide an understanding of the methods used in the evaluation of
vaccines; from early human trials through to assessment of population
impact and policy. It aims to address issues in high, medium and low
income countries.
The course is relevant to public health professionals and field
researchers with a strong interest in vaccine efficacy, safety and
policy impact. Participants will be expected to have a basic post
graduate epidemiology module or equivalent. The course is intensive and
a good command of the English language is essential. A knowledge of
computers and a basic knowledge of word for windows and excel is also
essential.
All teaching is carried out at the London School of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine, London and consists of a combination of formal
lectures and more informal seminars and group practicals. A
comprehensive manual will be provided to accompany the presentations.
The topics to be covered will include:
Epidemiological principles of vaccine evaluation
Immunological basis for vaccination
Pre-licensure epidemiological issues:
Phase I, II and III trials
Practical and ethical considerations
Clinical trials: sample size and analysis issues
Good clinical practice and adverse event monitoring during vaccine
trials
Post-licensure epidemiological issues:
Vaccine efficacy and effectiveness
Impact studies
Burden of disease assessment
Surveillance of disease and infection
Adverse events monitoring
Using immunology in vaccine evaluation
Infectious disease modelling in assessing vaccine impact
Economic evaluation of vaccination programmes
Key issues in vaccination schedules and policy
Long term implications of vaccination programmes
Topical issues in the epidemiology of vaccine preventable disease
Course Certificate and Assessment
There will be no formal assessment but a Certificate of Attendance will
be awarded to those completing the course.
The total course fee for the full two weeks is £2,130, which covers
participation in the course, materials, and incidental tea/coffee and
reception, but does not cover travel costs, accommodation and meals. If
the course fee is to be paid on the applicant's behalf, please send a
letter from the sponsor to confirm this as soon as possible. Otherwise,
the applicant will be held personally responsible for payment. Fees are
payable in full by 11th June 2011.
Applicants from low income countries can compete for a £500 discount
from their course fees. If interested, please write a short paragraph
explaining why you should be considered for this studentship and how
this course would benefit you. Please send in with your application
form. If you have already applied for this course then please send the
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Epidemiological evaluation of vaccines: efficacy, safety and policy.
How to Apply
For information on how to apply please go to:
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/seev.html
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