World Solutions Against Infectious Diseases

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FIRST INTERACTIVE COURSE ON VECTOR BIOLOGY AND
CONTROL   NOVEMBER 30TH - DECEMBER 5TH,
2009   HOSTED AND ORGANIZED BY    World
Solutions Against Infectious Diseases (a
non-profit organization) AND PROGRAM FOR THE
STUDY AND CONTROL OF TROPICAL DISEASES
(PECET)  Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín,
Colombia WWW.WSAID.ORG WWW.MEDICINA.UDEA.EDU.CO/P
ECET
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I. INTRODUCTION Vector borne diseases pose
complex problems for which there are no magic
bullets and no quick or easy solutions. Malaria,
for instance, affects approximately 3 billion
people in 107 countries and territories. More
significantly, one child dies every 30 seconds of
malaria. At least 125 million non-immune
travelers from malaria-free countries visit
malaria endemic regions annually. Vector
transmitted diseases affect not only the health
of people around the globe but also the economy
of affected countries. In an effort to reduce
the burden of vector transmitted diseases on
their populations, many developing countries have
revived and/or expanded large scale efforts and
initiatives in the form of vector control
interventions. These include wide scale
distribution and use of insecticide-treated nets
and indoor residual spraying (IRS). This
combination has been documented as one of the
most highly effective approaches to vector
control and is recommended by the World Health
Organization as an effective tool against malaria
vectors. Programmatic evidence has shown that
correct and timely use of this method can reduce
malaria transmission by up to 90 percent.
Unfortunately, technical issues related to the
detailed planning, knowledge of vector biology,
needs assessment, operational timelines and
deadlines necessary for effective and efficient
implementation of wide scale vector control
interventions need further attention. Thus,
development of locally sustainable approaches
tailored as specifically as possible to the
myriad biological, ecological, physical and
social environments across each continent is
critical.
The WSAID sponsored FIRST INTERACTIVE VECTOR
BIOLOGY AND CONTROL COURSE was designed to fill
this void by providing the most critical
investment for vector control building human
capacity and knowledge to develop solutions
specific to each affected environment and
population. It was designed to increase and
facilitate affiliations, networks and connections
for the production of program and
country-specific vector control programs that
would include needs assessment, planning
information, implementation timelines and
deadlines while at the same time providing
technical advice and expertise on evaluation of
local programs and the challenges related to
vector management. It is intended to assist
vector control programs by augmenting existing
knowledge and helping create a strong and
robust strategy that takes into consideration
target area-specific operational, logistical and
technical issues. The objective of the course
is to provide basic training on biology of
vectors to professionals in the areas of (but
not limited to) research, management, operation,
public health, environmental health,
epidemiology, entomology and education.
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II. COURSE DESCRIPTION The WSAID VECTOR BIOLOGY
AND CONTROL COURSE is a 5-day intensive course
focused on the design and implementation of
vector control interventions tailored to country
and area specific parameters that take advantage
of unique features and characteristics associated
with vector biology. Lectures and round table
discussions are conducted and hosted by world
recognized speakers and public health
professionals and promote participant
involvement. III. PARTICIPANTS The course is
open to professionals and students with the
skills necessary to apply the lessons learned to
implement vector control programs and design
vector control strategies in their area of
expertise. Because of space limitations, priority
will be given to participants that demonstrate
commitment to the development and sustainability
of their vector control programs. IV. COURSE
REQUIREMENTS AND MATERIALS Participants will be
required and expected to prepare and bring to the
course a summary of the techniques and strategies
implemented in their respective country/area
program or geographic area of responsibility in
the form of a poster. Please be prepared to
share this information with fellow participants
and speakers during the poster session.
Supplementary reading material and assignments
will be provided prior to the lectures.

• This course has been developed to meet the
  following objectives
• Assist in the design and implementation of
  baseline and longitudinal epidemiological and
  entomological surveillance and assessments tools
  for vector control by taking advantage of unique
  features of vector biology.
• Assist in the implementation of
  environmentally-sound vector control and disease
  transmission interventions.
• Provide area-specific, realistic and achievable
  operational timelines, deadlines and detailed
  activity Plans.
• Identify program-specific manpower, training,
  logistic and other material needs.
• Assist national authorities in determining the
  most appropriate operational needs of a vector
  control program based on area-specific
  information.
• Promote the planning and dissemination of
  health-related education messages to maximize
  community involvement.
• Evaluate and modify development and
  implementation plans as necessary to minimize
  adverse effects and maximize impact on vector
  transmitted diseases.

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VII. TRAVEL, LODGING AND MEALS Participants have
the option to pay the registration fee and make
individual travel arrangements for flights,
accommodation and meals in association with the
course. Travel packages that include registration
fee, hotel accommodations, meals and
transportation to and from the course can be
arranged at the participants request by
contacting WSAID. The cost of airfare or
transportation to and from the course is not
included in the package. WSAID accepts
requests to make such arrangements for
participants who do not purchase all-inclusive
packages. Changes in flight schedule, hotel
reservations and penalties associated with
these changes are the participants
responsibility. All-inclusive package prices
are fixed. There is no re-imbursement for
registration or service fees. A cancellation fee
will be assessed to cover costs of hotel
reservation cancellation. Registration fees for
guests do not include hotel accommodations,
meals, airport transportation or lectures. For
more information on fees contact WSAID using the
email provided. Guest tickets for special events
associated with the course are available for
purchase at the registration desk. These costs
are entirely covered by each participant. A
detailed description of the fees for these
packages is provided by contacting WSAID at
info_at_WSAID.org
V. APPLICATION Information and application
packages can be requested by email at
info_at_wsaid.org Due to the requirements for visas
and passports in certain countries, it is advised
to apply in advance. Letters of invitation for
visa purposes (when applicable) will be issued
upon payment receipt and acceptance.   VI.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION Because if its
international nature, participants are expected
to meet all travel documentation for the point
of entry (valid passport, entry visa, proof of
vaccinations if required, proof of health
insurance, etc). Proof of travelers health
insurance is required at the time of
registration. WSAID or the PECET are not
responsible for expenses incurred in health care
costs for the participant or his/her guest(s).
These expenses are the responsibility of each
participant.  
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DAY 3 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GENOMICS, PROTEOMICS AND
METABOLOMICS GENE EXPRESSION AND TRANSFORMATION
POSTER SESSION DAY 4 VECTOR CONTROL METHODS
AND THEIR CLASSIFICATION OPERATIONAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF VECTOR CONTROL
METHODS PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED VECTOR
CONTROL INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE AND REPELLENCY
DAY 5 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND OPERATIONAL CRITERIA
STRATIFICATION INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND
COMMUNICATION (IEC) IN VECTOR CONTROL CLINICAL
ASPECTS OF PATHOGEN TRANSMISSION ROUND TABLE
DISCUSSION THE WAY FORWARD
VIII. COURSE SCHEDULE. LECTURERS INCLUDE AMONG
OTHERS MARCELO JACOBS-LORENA PhD, HERVÉ BOSSIN
PhD, MANUEL LLUBERAS, WILLIAM BROGDON PhD, AND
MARIA CORENA PhD. DAY 1 INTRODUCTION TO VECTOR
BIOLOGY VECTOR PHYSIOLOGY EGG, LARVAE, PUPAE AND
ADULTS REPRODUCTION ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION DAY
2 VECTOR GENETICS VECTOR COMPETENCE VECTOR
GENOMES VECTOR-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS ROUND TABLE
DISCUSSION
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IX. COURSE REGISTRATION AND FEES Course
Registration and fees do not include lodging
meals1 (in US Dollars). A limited number of
fellowships are available for participants from
developing countries. Please mark the box on
the application package to indicate the need
for financial aid.
1 Travel expenses (airfare, bus fare, etc) to
and from training venue NOT included. These
packages are sold on a first come first serve
basis. Prices estimated based on this particular
country.
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X. ALL-INCLUSIVE Course Registration, fees,
lodging meals (in US Dollars) Travel expenses
(airfare, bus fare, etc) to and from training
venue NOT included. These packages are sold on a
first come first serve basis. Prices estimated
based on this particular country.
This fee includes all printed materials used
during the course, meals, welcome reception,
coffee breaks, snacks, drinks and Internet access
as needed for participation in the course.
Corporate fees include reservation to participate
as an exhibitor. Daily passes are available for
non-registered members at a US 125 per day to
cover costs of meals, snacks and drinks (Printed
materials available at additional cost). Only
ten daily auditing slots available per day. 1
Travel expenses (airfare, bus fare, etc) to and
from training venue NOT included. These packages
are sold on a first come first serve basis.
Prices estimated based on this particular country.