MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis Call for Applications: Pre-ASTMH Workshop on Malaria Molecular Surveillance

The MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at  Imperial College London is offering a Pre-ASTMH workshop on Malaria Molecular Surveillance.

Eligibility:

• This workshop is designed for individuals currently conducting or planning Malaria Molecular Surveillance (MMS) studies.
• Extensive statistical experience is not required; the workshop will focus on the basics and their application.

Workshop Details:

The 1.5-day workshop will combine lectures, hands-on exercises, and group discussions, covering essential topics for MMS study design, including:

• Statistical power and sample size calculation
• Estimating and measuring changes in prevalence
• Cluster-based study design and intra-cluster correlation
• Guest lectures from experts in the field

View the workshop flyer.

Funding: 

• Some funded spaces available which cover on-site accommodation for 2 nights (11th and 12th November) and all meals during the workshop period.
• Participants will need to arrange their own transportation to the venue

Dates:

• Monday, 11th November 2024: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (followed by social event)
• Tuesday, 12th November 2024: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Aloft New Orleans, 225 Baronne St, New Orleans, USA. 

For registration, click here

Application deadline: 25^th September 2024.