Molecular Targets for Control of Vector-Borne Diseases: Bridging Lab and Field Research joint with Malaria: New Approaches to Understanding Host-Parasite Interactions Organizer(s): Kenneth D. Vernick, Elena A. Levashina, Gerry Killeen and Anthony A. James Date: April 11 - 16, 2010
Location: Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain, CO, USAVigorous research since the completion of the Anopheles gambiae genome sequence has established the malaria mosquito as a model organism for host-pathogen biology. However, the translation of this growing post-genomic knowledge base into new vector-targeted malaria control strategies is a distinct challenge that now leads laboratory-based molecular researchers to confront the complexity and heterogeneity of the natural malaria transmission system. Simultaneously, a body of field-based vector researchers has been developing new ways to utilize existing vector control tools such as bednets and insecticides that, if consistently implemented, can yield impressive outcomes. Lab and field based practitioners attend different meetings and rarely engage in direct dialog. This conference will examine the tension between the development of new practical malaria control tools, including genomic ones, and the advantages of more fully exploiting existing tools. It is hoped that the scientific discussion will help influence individual and programmatic research priorities. Global Health Travel Award Deadline: November 10 2009 Scholarship Deadline: December 11 2009 Discounted Abstract Deadline: December 11 2009 Abstract Deadline: January 6 2010 Discounted Registration Deadline: February 11 2010 We gratefully acknowledge additional support for this conference from:  |