Late Breaking Abstract Deadline: Immunological Mechanisms of Vaccination
Basic Science Pre-Meeting Course Recent Advances in the Biology of Invertebrate Vectors and Implications for the Control of Tropical Diseases
This one-day course targets scientists, physicians, clinicians, graduate students and educators who wish to gain a better understanding of the biology of invertebrate vectors and their key role in the transmission of parasites, viruses and helminths that are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, most especially in resource-constrained areas of the world. Topics will include an overview of the major vector-borne diseases and current control measures, as well as those in development targeting the vector. Presentations will consider the molecular, cellular, neurobiological and immunological advances that enhance our knowledge of vector biology, physiology, behavior and vector – pathogen and vector – host interactions, as well as for discovery of new approaches to disease control.
