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IVI INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED COURSE ON VACCINOLOGY IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS

Course Outline Attached
Provisional Agenda Attached
Application forms are sent by e-mail on request to Eunyoung Kim: eykim@ivi.int
Deadline for application: 20 March 2005

    THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED COURSE ON VACCINOLOGY IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS    

IVI, Seoul, Korea
9-14 May 2005
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

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)



OBJECTIVE
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of countries from the Asia-Pacific Regions 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.

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.
 
FFor this year's course, eligible candidates should come from countries in the World Health Organization's South East and Western Pacific Regions. Other candidates from the Eastern Mediterranean Region will be given consideration.

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.
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 to be obtained upon request from eykim@ivi.int.

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 levels
Not more than 2 participants from the same institute/company will normally be selected.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received at IVI by 20 March 2005.
Acceptance will be notified by the end of March 2005, 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 – APPLICATIONS
Further information and application forms 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