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Title |
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Malaria 2009 |
| Institution |
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Utrecht: Mangosteen |
| Country |
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The Netherlands |
| Type |
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Conference |
| Topics |
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Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases
Health Research and Methods: Vector Control |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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West Africa - two venues in
The Gambia - the first is to be Kololi, on the Atlantic
Coast - the second will be the idyllic rural setting of
Tendaba, in the centre of the country. |
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Objectives/
Content |
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The following list serves to
provide an indication of many topics that will certainly
be discussed during the meeting: • Vector Biology
& Control • Host-Parasite Interactions •
Prevention & Treatment of Malaria • Clinical Presentation
& Diagnosis • Antimalarial Drug Development &
Resistance • Parasite & Vector Biology & Molecular
Biology
• Pathogenesis, Immunology & Vaccine
Development • Epidemiology & Surveillance •
Human, Vector & Parasite Genomics • Economics
of Malaria • Bioethics • Capacity Building |
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| Next
Beginning |
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April 2009 |
| Duration |
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7 days |
Participants'
Profile |
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Scientists, clinical researchers,
students and others actively engaged in, or with a strong
interest in, malaria and related research. |
| Course
fee |
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300.- € |
| Scholarship |
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Mangosteen does take meeting
fees from people who work in the developing world. Please
note however that this fee waiver only relates to the meeting
itself (i.e., the scientific sessions) - you will of course
need to account for your own travel, accommodation and daily
costs. |
For
further
information |
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Dr. Anthony England
Email: england@mangosee.com
Internet: http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2009/malaria2009/malaria2009.htm |
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| Last
update |
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05/01/2009 mas |
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Title |
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Pathogenic Helminths 2009 |
| Institution |
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Utrecht: Mangosteen |
| Country |
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The Netherlands |
| Type |
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Conference |
| Topics |
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Clinical Research and Methods: Parasitology and Entomology |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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West Africa - two venues in
The Gambia - the first is to be Kololi, on the Atlantic
Coast - the second will be the idyllic rural setting of
Tendaba, in the centre of the country. |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Suitable discussion topics for
the meeting include:
Trematode (Fluke) Infections & Causal Agents
Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis) - Schistosoma Haematobium,
Schistosoma Mansoni & Schistosoma Japonicum
Clonorchiasis - Clonorchis Sinensis (Oriental Liver Fluke)
Dicrocoeliasis - Dicrocoelium
Echinostomiasis - Echinostoma
Fascioliasis - Fasciola
Fasciolopsiasis – Fasciolopsis Buski
Fascioloidiasis - Fascioloides Magna
Opisthorchiasis – Opisthorchis
Paragonimiasis (Endemic Hemoptysis) – Paragonimus
(Oriental Lung Fluke)
& Related Trematoda
Nematode (Roundworm) Infections & Causal Agents
Lymphatic Filariasis (Filarial Elephantiasis) - Wuchereria
Bancrofti (Brugia Malayi)
Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) - Onchocerca
Loiasis – Loa Loa
Dirofilariasis - Dirofilaria
Setariasis - Setaria
Trichinosis (Trichiniasis) - Trichinella Spiralis
Trichuriasis (Whipworm Infection, Trichocephaliasis) -
Trichuris
Larva Migrans & Toxocariasis - Ancylostoma Brasiliensis
& Toxocara
Ascariasis - Ascaris
Strongyloidiasis (Threadworm Infection) - Strongyloides
Dracunculiasis (Dracunculosis, Guinea Worm Disease, Dracontiasis)
- Dracunculus
Ancylostomiasis (Hookworm Infection) - Ancylostoma
Dictyocaulus Infections - Dictyocaulus
Equine Strongyle Infections - Strongyloidea
& Related Nematoda
Cestode (Tapeworm) Infections & Causal Agents
Diphyllobothriasis (Fish Tapeworm Infection) - Diphyllobothrium
Echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease) - Echinococcus
Hymenolepiasis - Hymenolepis
Monieziasis - Moniezia
Taeniasis & Cysticercosis (Beef & Pork Tapeworm
Infections) - Taenia
& Related Cestoda |
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| Next
Beginning |
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May 2009 |
| Duration |
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6 days |
Participants'
Profile |
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Scientists, clinical researchers,
students and others actively engaged in, or with a strong
interest in, malaria and related research. |
| Course
fee |
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300.- € |
| Scholarship |
|
Mangosteen does take meeting
fees from people who work in the developing world. Please
note however that this fee waiver only relates to the meeting
itself (i.e., the scientific sessions) - you will of course
need to account for your own travel, accommodation and daily
costs. |
For
further
information |
|
Dr. Anthony England
Email: england@mangosee.com
Internet: http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2009/helminths2009/helminths2009.htm |
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| Last
update |
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05/01/2009 mas |
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To institution's
address (top of the page) |
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