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The Epidemiology of a Vaccine
The Course
Epidemiological research has become an important tool in assessing vaccine protection. Although there are several courses specialising in vaccinology, there remains a gap in teaching about advanced epidemiological tools for vaccine evaluation. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the methods used in the evaluation of vaccines; from early human trials through to assessment of population impact and policy. It aims to address issues in high, medium and low income countries.
In 2012 the course will run from 9 - 20 July.
Who Should Apply?
The course is relevant to public health professionals and field researchers with a strong interest in vaccine efficacy, safety and policy impact. Participants will be expected to have a basic post graduate epidemiology module or equivalent. The course is intensive and a good command of the English language is essential. A knowledge of computers and a basic knowledge of word for windows and excel is also essential.
Teaching Methods and Course Materials
All teaching is carried out at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London and consists of a combination of formal lectures and more informal seminars and group practicals. A comprehensive manual will be provided to accompany the presentations.
Course Content
The topics to be covered will include:
- Epidemiological principles of vaccine evaluation
- Immunological basis for vaccination
- Pre-licensure epidemiological issues:
- Phase I, II and III trials
- Practical and ethical considerations
- Clinical trials: sample size and analysis issues
- Good clinical practice and adverse event monitoring during vaccine trials
- Post-licensure epidemiological issues:
- Vaccine efficacy and effectiveness
- Impact studies
- Burden of disease assessment
- Surveillance of disease and infection
- Adverse events monitoring
- Using immunology in vaccine evaluation
- Infectious disease modelling in assessing vaccine impact
- Economic evaluation of vaccination programmes
- Key issues in vaccination schedules and policy
- Long term implications of vaccination programmes
- Topical issues in the epidemiology of vaccine preventable disease
Course Certificate and Assessment
There will be no formal assessment but a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to those completing the course.
Course Fee
The total course fee for the full two weeks is £2,235, which covers participation in the course, materials, and incidental tea/coffee and reception, but does not cover travel costs, accommodation and meals. If the course fee is to be paid on the applicant's behalf, please send a letter from the sponsor to confirm this as soon as possible. Otherwise, the applicant will be held personally responsible for payment. Fees are payable in full by 11th June 2012.
Accommodation and Meals
The School cannot provide accommodation for participants. A list of hotels and other accommodation located in the vicinity of the School can be provided on request to Registry.
Lunch can be purchased from the School refectory. Evening meals are not catered for at the School, but there is a large choice of restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
How to apply
Please apply using the Online Application Form
If you require a paper application please contact the Registry.
Registry, LSHTM, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK, Tel: +44 (0)20 7299 4648
Alternatively, by fax:
Fax: +44 (0)20 7299 4656
Or email: shortcourses@lshtm.ac.uk
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to improving global health through its programme of short and full-time postgraduate study.
