Training Course “Fundamentals of Leishmaniasis” 15th - 19th September, 2014, Catania, Italy

This course will provide participants with an overview of leishmaniasis, namely: host-parasite interactions, biology of the parasite, factors influencing geographic distribution and epidemiology, host genetics and susceptibility to leishmaniasis, immunology, treatment, prevention and vaccine development. The course is ideally suited to persons working or studying in the field of tropical medicine, public health, and vaccine development who wish to expand and broaden their knowledge of the field. A maximum of 20 participants will be selected to attend this five-day, full-time training course. The course is run by the MuLeVaClin Project which is funded by the European Commission’s FP7 Cooperation Work Program for Health.

Course Location
The course will be conducted at Etna Biotech Research Center (Via Lancia 57, Catania, Italy - website www.etnabiotech.it).

For more information please visit http://www.mulevaclin.eu/(opens in new window)
Further information including terms and conditions, and an application form, can be found at:
http://http://www.mulevaclin.eu/#!/Summer%20School(opens in new window)


The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 July 2014.