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IVI INTERNATIONAL
ADVANCED COURSE ON VACCINOLOGY
IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS
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THE
8TH INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED COURSE ON VACCINOLOGY
IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS |
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| IVI, Seoul, Korea |
| 5-10 May 2008 |
| Organized by |
| the International Vaccine Institute |
| in collaboration with |
| London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine |
| with core sponsorship by |
| GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals |
| The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
| KEB Foundation |
| COURSE
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
Prof. Ian D. Gust
(The University of Melbourne)
Prof. Paul-Henri Lambert
(Centre Medical Universitaire, University
of Geneva)
Prof. Laura Rodrigues
(London School of Hygiene and Tropical Disease)
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| OBJECTIVE |
| The course aims to strengthen the capacity
of countries in vaccinology by providing participants
with a comprehensive overview of the vaccine
continuum, from vaccine development, evaluation
and regulatory principles, to production,
post-licensure, introduction and policy issues.
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| WHO SHOULD APPLY? |
| This course is for scientists and decision-makers
involved in vaccine development, in the elaboration
of new vaccination strategies or in policy
decisions related to the introduction of new
vaccines in public health programmes, at national
or international levels. It is relevant for
both the public and private sectors. |
| LOCATION |
The course will be held at International
Vaccine Institute, located at Seoul National
University (SNU) Research Park, Seoul, Korea.
Lodging will be arranged at Hoam Faculty
House (SNU) and in nearby hotels.
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| PROGRAMME FEE |
| Participants (35 places expected) are asked
to pay: |
| - A REGISTRATION FEE ,including full
attendance in the course (6 days) and the
course material, US$1,500 |
| - AN ACCOMMODATION FEE, for lodging,
airport transportation, and breaks and lunches,
US$1,000 |
| GRANT APPLICATIONS |
| Fifteen fellowships granted by the
course organization will be available for
participants from developing countries. Application
for a grant has to be mentioned in the course
application form. |
| SELECTION OF CANDIDATES |
| Participants will be selected by the Scientific
Advisory Committee, according to their: |
- Education background
- Current and potential involvement in
vaccinology
- Current and potential responsibility
and impact on vaccinology decisions
- Expected impact of the course at personal,
institutional and national level
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| Not more than 2 participants from the same
institute/company will normally be selected. |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Applications must be received at IVI
by 15 March 2008. Acceptance will
be notified by the end of March 2008, and
inscription will be confirmed after payment
of the registration fee. |
| WORKING LANGUAGE |
| The working language will be ENGLISH
and there will be no translation. Participants
must be able to fluently speak English and
to fully understand lectures given in that
language. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Further information can be obtained from: |
| Dr.Luis Jodar, Course Coordinator |
| Contact: |
| Ms. Eunyoung Kim |
| International Vaccine Institute |
| San 4-8 Bongcheon-7-dong |
| Kwanak-ku Seoul Korea 151-818 |
| E-mail: eykim@ivi.int |
| Fax: 82 2 872 2803 |
| Further information about the International Vaccine Institute and its activities can be obtained from its website at www.ivi.int |
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