This course will provide an in-depth exploration of the interactions between arboviruses, their vectors (mosquitoes, ticks), and vertebrate hosts.
We will delve into host-pathogen interactions and the innate and adaptive immune responses to arboviruses. Understanding the immune
responses to arbovirus infections is crucial for developing effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.
The learning activities will be a mix of theoretical sessions in the form of seminars and soft skill development workshops (50% each).
MAIN TOPICS
- Protective and immunopathological mechanisms during arbovirus infections
- Skin as an immune organ during arbovirus infection
- Genetic factors and comorbidities associated with severe arbovirus infection
- Vaccine development for arboviruses
- Animal models and human challenge models
- Grants writing skills
ELIGIBILITY
We will select 40 applicants (Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows or Early-Career Scientists) based on the following:
- One page of applicant motivation letter
- One page of CV/resume
- Scientific abstract for a poster presentation
- A letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor
WORKSHOPS
- Interactive sessions, including two poster presentations, engaging talks & stimulating group discussions.
- Trainee Engagement: participants will collaborate in small groups to develop innovative grant proposals, which will be presented at the last day of the course and evaluated by a panel of distinguished experts.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 June 2025
To learn more about the requirements and how to apply, please visit the link below:
