Course dates: 24 Oct 2018
Location: The Hague, The Netherlands
As part of the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health, the TB-Modelling and Analysis Consortium (TB-MAC) are running a post-graduate course "An introduction to tuberculosis modelling".
This course is designed for individuals interested in modelling TB and the impact of TB care and prevention programmes. It will introduce participants to the basic structure, assumptions, principles, and concepts of TB modelling, including key aspects of the natural history of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the impact and cost-effectiveness of TB care and prevention programmes. Participants will gain hands-on experience of using a TB model and how to appraise TB modelling papers. The role of modelling in policy and decision-making will be highlighted and participants will be informed of the resources available from the TB Modelling and Analysis Consortium (www.tb-mac.org).
In order to attend participants must register for the conference - fees apply. TB MAC is now offering a limited numbre of bursaries prioritising participants from LMICs and HBCs, but all are welcome to apply. To find out more about the bursaries please email tb-mac@lshtm.ac.uk.
To find out more, and how to apply, visit the course website.