Objectif The Human T Lymphotropic Viruses HTLV-I and HTLV-II infect some 20 million people, and are associated with haematological, neurological and inflammatory disorders. It is proposed to organise the l0th International Conference on Human Retrovirology in June 2001 in Dublin. This will be only the second time this has been held in Europe and will be organised by European by researchers. This will be multidisciplinary involving virologists, epidemiologists, immunologists, veterinarians and clinicians.Primary objectives are to review the epidemiology of HTLVs in Europe, to provide researchers with up to date information on the molecular and immunological properties of the HTLVs, to more clearly define the clinical features of infection and to assess the roles of treatment and prevention by vaccination. A final objective will be to ensure widespread dissemination of information on these viruses to researchers in Europe and worldwide. Champ scientifique natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyvirologymedical and health scienceshealth sciencespublic healthepidemiology Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Thème(s) Data not available Appel à propositions 1999/C 64/13-15 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement Data not available Coordinateur N/A Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Norvège Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée
