AMANET Workshop on Molecular Biology and Immunology in Malaria Vaccine Development
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26-30 June 2006
Kampala, Uganda
http://amanet-trust.org/ext/news/molbiol2006.htm
Deadline for applications: 26 May 2006
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
More and more centres across Africa are currently getting involved or
are earmarked for clinical evaluation of candidate malaria vaccines.
This increased activity in malaria vaccine research is inevitably
creating a demand on laboratories that must participate in the process.
Unfortunately, state of the art molecular biology and immunology needed
for vaccine development is not routinely taught in our universities in
Africa. The mass of researchers who get opportunities for formal
training in these fields remains too low, and therefore, there is an
urgent need to expose many African scientists to these areas if they
are to make any meaningful participation. AMANET recognises this need,
and has in the past three years consistently organised training
workshops in this field bringing young African researchers in contact
with leading scientists in molecular biology and immunology of malaria
vaccine development.
This workshop is unique because participants will also have the
opportunity to attend a Symposium organised by Makerere University.
Makerere University-University of California at San Francisco (MU-UCSF)
Malaria Collaboration and Uganda Malaria Surveillance Program (UMSP)
have an ongoing programme and are currently organising a two-day Annual
Symposium scheduled for 26-27 June 2006. The Symposium will offer
presentations focusing on malaria treatment, control and research
priorities.
The formal AMANET workshop will then follow on 28-30 June 2006, with
focus on malaria vaccine development. A competent faculty of
facilitators has been selected to provide up-to-date teaching on the
subject.
Highlights of topics to be covered include:
-malaria vaccine product profile;
-malaria vaccine development strategies;
-host genetic factors and protection from malaria;
-immunity to severe and pregnancy malaria;
-experiences with Synthetic peptides and Recombinant protein
technology;
-clinical trials for evaluating malaria vaccines;
-assays for evaluating immune responses;
-immunological correlates in the evaluation of malaria vaccines;
-malaria parasite diversity and development of vaccine and;
-ethical issues in malaria vaccine development.
TIMING
The workshop is intended to take five full days scheduled for 26-30
June 2006.
VENUE
The workshop will be hosted in Kampala, Uganda, by Makerere University
Faculty of Medicine at Hotel Africana.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Researchers working in immunology and molecular biology laboratories
are participating in, or likely to be involved in malaria vaccine
development. Candidates from centres being developed by AMANET are
given preference.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons should submit a complete application, which must
include the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae;
2. Summary of the research and role in current research (not more than
10 lines);
3. Show how this workshop would benefit you and your institution (not
more than 10 lines);
4. Names and addresses of two referees (including their telephone
numbers and email contacts), who you have requested to provide letters
of recommendation, to be sent directly to the address below.
Please note that only applications meeting the above requirements will
be considered.
SPONSORSHIP
Selected applicants will be awarded an AMANET sponsorship which covers
economy class airfare, tuition, accommodation and meals. Visa and
transit costs are not included.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2006.
Submit your application (preferably by email) to the following address:
The Managing Trustee,
African Malaria Network Trust,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building,
P.O. Box 33207,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
mailto:info@amanet-trust.org
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Best Wishes,
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Charles L Wanga
Communications Officer
African Malaria Network Trust [AMANET]
Tel: +255 22 2700018,
Mobile: +255 748 337232
Fax: +255 22 2700380
mailto:clwanga@amanet-trust.org
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