AGENDA
Fifth Workshop of the South-South Initiative for Tropical Diseases Research
Bangkok (Thailand): 21-24 October 2005
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| Friday, 21 October 2005: |
| 09:00-09:15 |
Welcome Introductory Remarks.
Dr. Amaret Bhumiratana, Dean,
Faculty of Science,
Mahidol University |
| 09:15-10:00 |
Introduction: Selection of Chairman and Rapporteur Chairman's remark and introduction of members
Dr. Oduola TDR |
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Presentation of the South-South Initiative
WHO/TDR Strategic Emphasis and SSI Perspectives from PAG
Dr Oduola
Dr. Rodrigo C. de Oliveira
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| 10:00-10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Report on SSI Activities since 2002
Objectives and Guidelines
Role of Coordinators Challenges and Gap
Dr. Zingales |
| 11:00-11:15 |
Report and Plans for the SSI Network Web Site
Dr. Sirawaraporn |
| 11:15-11:30 |
Report of the Coordination Meeting
Dr. Guizani |
| 11:30-12:00 |
Discussion
All |
| 12:00-14:00 |
Lunch at Faculty of Science, Mahidol University and Faculty Tour |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Outcome and Progress on South-South Projects funded by PAG |
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I - Dr. Guizani (Tunisia) and Dr. Mukhtar (Sundan)
Post Kala-Azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL): molecular epidemiology and prognostic markers. |
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II - Dr. Levin (Argentina), Dr. Masiga (Kenya) and Dr. Isokpehi (South Africa)
Next two years: concentrating on trans-splicing in Kenya. |
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Discussion
All |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:30-16:00 |
Plans and progress on the new proposal approved by PAG |
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III - Dr. Happi (Nigeria) and Dr. Zalis (Brazil)
Molecular determinants of drug response and resistance in P. falciparum from Africa and South-America |
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Discussion
All |
| 16:00-17:15 |
Oral Presentation of LOIs and Discussions
(Moderators: Drs Clayton and LoVerde) |
Group I |
(i) Dr. Xu (China) and Dr. Joloba (Uganda)
Molecular epidemiological study on genotypes of M. tuberculosis and gene loci of drug resistant tuberculosis in China and Uganda |
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(ii) Dr. Oliveira (Brazil), Dr. Akinwale (Nigeria) and Dr. Hoa L? (Vietnam)
Population genetics of Schistosoma species in Nigeria, Brazil and Vietnam. |
| 17:15-18:00 |
Discussion
All |
| 20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Saturday, 22 October 2005: |
| 09:00-10:00 |
Oral Presentation of LOIs and Discussions
(Moderators: Drs Melville and LoVerde) |
Group II |
(i) Dr. Pimenta (Brazil) and Dr. Ziohua (Tunisia)
Vector saliva effect on the development of cutaneous leishmaniasis considering field-captured and colonized sandflies |
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(ii) Dr. Arantes (Brazil) and Dr. Matovu (Uganda)
A role for oligopeptidase B in African Trypanosomiasis: a parasite-neuronal cell approach |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Oral Presentation of LOIs and Discussions
(Moderators: Drs Melville and Clayton) |
Group III |
(i) Dr. Fernandes Oliveira (Brazil) and Dr. Egan (South Africa)
Heme aggregation as a potential target for control and/or chemotherapy of tropical diseases |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Grant writing and other Information
Dr. LoVerde/Dr. Clayton/ Dr. Melville |
| 12:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Small Working Groups on New Proposals - Proposal Writing Workshop Activities |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:30-18:00 |
Small Working Groups on New Proposals |
| 20:00 |
Dinner |
| 21:00-22:00 |
Coordinators and Facilitators meeting |
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| Sunday, 23 October 2005: |
| 09:00-10:00 |
Small Working Groups on New Proposals |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30-12:00 |
Small Working Groups on New Proposals |
| 12:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Oral Presentation and Discussions of Updated New Proposals
Group I (Moderators: Drs Clayton and LoVerde) |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:30-16:30 |
Oral Presentation and Discussions of Updated New Proposals
Group II (Moderators: Drs Melville and LoVerde) |
| 16:30-17:30 |
Oral Presentation and Discussions of Updated New Proposals
Group III and Happi+Zalis (Moderators: Drs Melville and Clayton) |
| 17:30-18:00 |
Round Table Discussion
All |
| 20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Monday, 24 October 2005: |
| 09:00–10:00 |
General Comments
Potential Mechanisms for funding (Funding Agencies and other Partners)
Expanded Activities of South-South Network Training Programs
Dr. Oduola |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30-12:00 |
Draft Meeting Report
Evaluation of the workshop:
Discussion and filling of questionnaires
Rapporteur All |
| 12:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Brain storm: Networks of the SSI
All |
| 16:00.16:30 |
Closing Remarks
Dr. Oduola |
