The Science of Malaria Eradication Organizer(s): Pedro L. Alonso, Chetan E. Chitnis and Lee Hall Date: February 02 - 07, 2014
Location: Fiesta Americana, Mérida, Yucatán, MexicoSteering Committee of MESA: Pedro Alonso, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)
Fred Binka, School of Public Health, University of Ghana
Graham Brown, Nossal Institute for Global Health, University of Melbourne
Chetan Chitnis, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Jessica Milman, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Rob Newman, Global Malaria Programme, World Health Organization
Jetsumon Prachumsri, Mahidol Vivax Research Center, University of Mahidol
Regina Rabinovich, Harvard School of Public Health
David Schellenberg, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Marcel Tanner, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Meeting Summary: This Keystone Symposium provides the most comprehensive look at the cutting edge of the science of malaria eradication as it advances. For the first time since the paradigm shift from malaria control to the interruption of transmission, research, development, innovation and lessons learned will all be captured. The central goal of the meeting is to provide a unique and needed space for malaria eradication scientists to share new information and advance the scientific debate. As the field develops and results emerge, so too will the questions which need to be answered. The meeting facilities crossfertilisation between disciplines, which all have a role in advancing the science of malaria eradication. Further, in an environment conducive to creative thinking, an anticipated outcome of the meeting is the generation of ideas and the next priorities for the scientific community to tackle. Other disease eradication efforts, past and present, have taught us the critical role of research and development. The publication of the malaria eradication research agenda (malERA) in 2011 laid the foundation for this R&D effort. This meeting would serve as a significant milestone in the continual development of this research agenda. By showcasing new evidence, emerging data and new challenges the meeting aims to catalyze ideas across multiple disciplines and catalyze research activities in the field. Global Health Travel Award Deadline: September 4 2013 Scholarship Deadline: October 10 2013 Discounted Abstract Deadline: October 10 2013 Abstract Deadline: November 5 2013 Discounted Registration Deadline: December 3 2013 $10,000 - $24,999  We appreciate the organizations that provide Keystone Symposia with additional support, such as marketing and advertising: We gratefully acknowledge the generous grant for this conference provided by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Grant No. 1R13AI110077-01 The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. |