The course will be taught in English

No registration fees Free

Accommodation will be provided

Closing Date for Applications: September 5, 2016

Interested candidates should download the application form here.

and follow the specified guidelines.  All applications received before September 5, 2016 will be given full consideration and reviewed by the Course Committee. Selected candidates will be notified before the end of September and will receive an invitation letter together with details on local arrangements.

Objectives: The course will introduce professionals working on infectious diseases to mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, an exciting and expanding new area of research that is being applied to inform public health policies. It will place emphasis on developing a conceptual understanding of the basic methods and on learning their practical application. The methods will be illustrated by "hands-on" experience of setting up models in spreadsheets as well as other specialist modeling packages, small group work, and seminars in which recent applications of infectious disease modeling to public health problems will be discussed.

Participants’ Profile: The course is specifically designed for health personnel, mainly but not exclusively from countries in South East Asia, including medical and health professionals, policy makers, veterinary scientists, medical statisticians and infectious disease researchers interested in expanding their knowledge of the techniques available for analyzing and interpreting epidemiological data on infectious diseases and for predicting the impact of control programs. Specialist mathematical training is not a prerequisite. Taught in English. Limited to 24 participants.