Vaccinology

Infectious diseases
Vaccine development
  • 24 – 28 July 2023

  • University of Hong Kong

  • Around 30 postgraduate or early career participants

  • English

  • HK$ 3000

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Vaccinology

Infectious diseases
Vaccine development
This course is designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral-level scientists an overview of the basic concepts in vaccinology. Participants will learn about the immunological and epidemiological mechanisms of vaccination, the process of developing vaccines, how to measure the efficacy or effectiveness of vaccines, how vaccines influence disease transmission and herd immunity. We will also discuss basic health economic evaluation of vaccines and risk communication on vaccine acceptability.

Course directors

Dr Joseph Wu

The University of Hong Kong

Co-director(s)

Dr Mark Jit

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

About your speakers

Thomas Abraham

Adjunct Associate Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, University of Hong Kong

Dr Cecile Viboud

Staff Scientist, Fogarty Division of International Epidemiology and Population Studies, NlH/Fogarty International Center

Professor Benjamin J. Cowling

Professor, Chair of Epidemiology, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

Dr Tommy Lam

Associate Professor, Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

Professor Leo Poon

Professor and Division Head, Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

Dr Pauline Paterson

Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Dr Carlos Wong

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy & Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong

Professor Mark Jit

Professor of Vaccine Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Professor Joseph Wu

Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

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University of Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university established in 1911. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong. HKU is known for its research excellence, diverse student body, and commitment to social responsibility. The university has a vibrant campus community and is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Asia.

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