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The McGill Summer Institute
Learn about the latest bioinformatics methods and apply them to track infectious disease transmission or resistance!
June 18-22, 2018
What will you learn in the Genomic Epidemiology course?
This course will provide an intensive introduction to the methods used for analysis of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data and its application to infectious disease epidemiology. Students will learn bioinformatics approaches to WGS analysis through a combination of lectures and hands-on workshops.
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Course Content
This course will introduce the principles of genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases, focusing on bacterial pathogens of public health importance. Lectures will cover the methodology behind key WGS analyses and phylogenetic approaches, as well as study design considerations for genomic epidemiology. Lectures will also provide concrete examples of the application of WGS to investigate infectious disease transmission, both in public health and research contexts. Morning sessions will commence with lectures, followed by students breaking into small groups where they discuss published genomic epidemiology manuscripts (provided in advance). The aim of these small groups is to help students learn to critically appraise genomic epidemiology papers, and discuss aspects such as study design and analytic approaches used to address the research questions therein. Afternoon sessions will similarly commence with lectures, followed by practical, hands-on data analysis workshops where students will learn to complete various aspects of WGS data analysis. Time will also be allocated throughout the course for students to ask questions, and receive advice on their own WGS analysis and/or research projects.
A basic understanding of molecular biology is needed. Note, however, there is no wet lab component. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops. Mac are preferred; however, Windows-based PCs are accepted.
Target audience
- Graduate students and Postdoctoral Fellows working on infectious diseases
- Junior faculty with an interest in infectious diseases epidemiology research
- Epidemiologists, laboratory personnel and senior scientists from public health units interested in learning to analyze and interpret WGS data for epidemiology
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Meet our Genomic Epidemiology Course Directors
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Dr. Marcel Behr, MD, MSc
Dr. Behr is a Professor of Medicine at McGill University, Associate Director of the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program at the MUHC and the Director of the McGill International TB Centre. His research program is focused on the use of bacterial genomic methods to study the epidemiology and pathogenesis of tuberculosis, and other mycobacterial diseases. He is also a contributor to the tuberculosis research methods course since 2014.
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Dr. Robyn Lee, PhD
Dr. Robyn Lee is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University. With a PhD in Epidemiology, and previous post-doctoral training in Bioinformatics, she integrates modern epidemiology methods, genomics and bioinformatics to infer and understand infectious disease transmission. Dr. Lee’s research has focused on both community and hospital-acquired infections, with particular emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, MRSA and VRE. Dr. Lee has contributed to the Research Methods course since 2014.
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Vanessa Allen, MD MPH – Public Health Ontario
Marcel Behr, MD, MSc – McGill University
Lauren Cowley, PhD – Harvard University
Charles Frenette, MD – McGill University Health Centre
Anders Goncalves da Silva, PhD – The University of Melbourne
William Hanage, PhD – Harvard University
Robyn Lee, PhD – Harvard University
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Todd Lee, MD MPH – McGill University
Ines Levade, PhD(c) – Université de Montréal
Greg Matlashewski, PhD – McGill University
Erwin Schurr, PhD – McGill University
Torsten Seemann, PhD – The University of Melbourne
B. Jesse Shapiro, PhD – University of Montreal
Faculty are still being confirmed and there may be changes to the above list
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Haven't applied yet to the Summer Institute yet?
...then click the button below to apply!
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Antimicrobial Resistance Special Session
Saturday, June 16, 2018
For the first time ever, we are holding a 1-day special session on Saturday (June 16, 2018) to address one of the most pressing issues facing global health today. Organised by Makeda Semret, a McGill University Assistant Professor of Medicine, this course will focus on resistance to antimicrobials and approaches to tackling the misuse of antibiotics in different medical settings.
Click here for more information!
And the best news...
it is FREE if you are already attending the 2018 Summer Institute!
If you have already applied to participate in the 2018 Summer Institute please send an email to summerinstitute.med@mcgill.ca in order to add the AMR Special Session to your application or registration.
*Applicants who would only like to attend the AMR Special Session are welcome to reserve their spot as well, please consult our website for the fee structure
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Week 1: June 11-15, 2018
Weekend: June 16-17, 2018
Week 2: June 18-22, 2018
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TB Research Methods
June 11-15, 2018
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An intensive course on methods of operational research, molecular epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, qualitative / community based research, decision analyses and modeling. Format will include lectures and small groups to develop and present study protocols.
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Global Health Diagnostics
June 11-15, 2018
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This 5 day workshop on global health diagnostics focuses on TB, HIV, malaria, sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs), and selected neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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Qualitative Methods in Global Infectious Diseases Research
June 11-15, 2018
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A course focused on the principles and rigorous application of qualitative methods in formative, operational, evaluation and policy research in tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Participants will work in small groups to develop qualitative research protocols.
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Weekend: June 16-17, 2018
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Antimicrobial Resistance Special Session
June 16, 2018
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This 1-day workshop will focus on resistance to antimicrobials and approaches to tackling misuse of antibiotics in different medical settings. The workshop format is a mix of plenary talks and panel discussions, with opportunities to interact with participants who work across the spectrum of the antimicrobial resistance space in different countries.
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Clinical Tropical Medicine Laboratory Course
June 17, 2018
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Laboratory workshop overview of blood borne and intestinal parasites and hands-on teaching of microscopy for medical laboratory technologists, microbiologists, clinicians, nurses, and other industry personnel.
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Clinical Tropical Medicine
June 17-20, 2018
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The J. D. MacLean Centre for Tropical Disease at McGill University has provided training to generations of doctors and nurses providing clinical care to travelers, immigrants, and indigenous populations around the world for over 30 years. This course focuses on linking laboratory diagnostics and research to the clinical treatment of patients.
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Clinical TB: A focused clinical & public health review for healthcare workers
June 18-20, 2018
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This 3 day course provides a concise review of the clinical and public health aspects of managing TB. It will be of particular interest to healthcare workers and trainees in Canada, or other low TB incidence countries, who are seeking to develop or strengthen their TB management skills.
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Advanced TB Diagnostics
June 18-22, 2018
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This advanced course will cover advanced topics in TB diagnostics research and implementation, including incremental value of new tests, impact of new tests on clinical decision-making and therapeutic choices, cost-effectiveness in routine programmatic settings, and impact on patient-important outcomes.
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Genomic Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
June 18-22, 2018
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This course will provide an intensive introduction to the methods used for analysis of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data and its application to infectious disease epidemiology. Students will learn bioinformatics approaches to WGS analysis through a combination of lectures and hands-on workshops.
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News from the GHP Office!
Now Accepting applications for the Steinberg Global Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
Established in 2015 by The Blema and Arnold Steinberg Family Foundation, for entering or current postdoctoral fellows at McGill University who are pursuing research related to global health in low or middle income countries or among Aboriginal populations in Canada. Value: $25,000 with required match of at least $25,000 from supervisor faculty member with the possibility to renew once.
Applicants must have or have arranged supervision by a member of McGill University’s Faculty. Most of McGill’s global health teams and researchers can be found on the GHP website.
Applicants from varying specialties within global health, including but not limited to medicine, nursing, health sciences, humanities, epidemiology, public health, and health policy are encouraged to apply.
The Fellowship particularly welcomes applications from citizens of LMIC countries and indigenous communities looking to study at McGill for their postdoctoral studies.
More information | Meet our fellows | Apply
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