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Tuesday,
May 2
8:00am–10:00am
5130A—Neonatal
Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries—Part I
PGPR
Symposium
Co-Chairs:
Alvin Zipursky, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto,
Canada; and Stephen Wall, Senior Research Manager, Saving
Newborn Lives, Washington, DC
Target
Audience: Researchers and clinicians interested and/or
involved in all aspects of the study of neonatal infectious
disease, in any setting.
The
Programme for Global Paediatric Research (PGPR) includes
paediatric researchers, societies, and other organizations
committed to child health. It was formed in January 2004 to
address the disparity between the scientific research
resources available in high-income countries and the quantity
of scientific research focused on the health of children in
mid- and low-income countries. PGPR works at the centre of a
global network to inform, educate, facilitate international
research cooperation and collaboration, and acts as an
advocate for research to improve the health of all children.
This three-part symposium will focus on the serious problem of
neonatal infectious diseases in developing countries. Parts 1
and 3 will be comprised of expert presentations providing an
overview of the problem, instances of work that is being done
in the area, and region-specific information. Part 2 will
feature platform presentations from selected abstracts on
issues included in the study of neonatal infectious diseases
in developing countries. At the PGPR workshop on Wednesday,
May 3 colleagues from high-, mid- and low-income countries,
who are working in fields related to neonatal infectious
diseases, will meet in order to examine the critical issues
and establish clear plans for collaborative study and other
action. One of the expected outcomes of the workshop will be a
preliminary statement of research needs and directions related
to neonatal infectious diseases in developing countries.
Neonatal
Infections in the Developing World: An Overview
Barbara J.
Stoll, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Healthcare
Associated Neonatal Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance in
Developing Countries
Anita
Zaidi, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Diagnosis
and Antibiotic Therapy of Neonatal Infections by Health Care
Workers
Abhay T.
Bang, The Society for Education, Action and Research in
Community Health (SEARCH), Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India
Global
Partnerships for Infectious Disease Research: A Focus on
Pediatric Studies of Dengue in Nicaragua
Eva
Harris, School of Public Health, University of California,
Berkeley, CA
10:15am–12:15pm
5450A—Neonatal
Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries
PAS/PGPR
Original Science Abstracts - Platform Session
1:30pm–3:30pm
5700A—Neonatal
Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries—Part II
PGPR
Symposium
Chair: José
Ignacio Santos Preciado, Hospital Infantil de México Federico
Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico
Target
Audience: Researchers and clinicians interested and/or
involved in all aspects of the study of neonatal infectious
disease, in any setting.
The
Programme for Global Paediatric Research (PGPR) includes
paediatric researchers, societies, and other organizations
committed to child health. It was formed in January 2004 to
address the disparity between the scientific research
resources available in high-income countries and the quantity
of scientific research focused on the health of children in
mid- and low-income countries. PGPR works at the centre of a
global network to inform, educate, facilitate international
research cooperation and collaboration, and acts as an
advocate for research to improve the health of all children.
This three-part symposium will focus on the serious problem of
neonatal infectious diseases in developing countries. Parts 1
and 3 will be comprised of expert presentations providing an
overview of the problem, instances of work that is being done
in the area, and region-specific information. Part 2 will
feature platform presentations from selected abstracts on
issues included in the study of neonatal infectious diseases
in developing countries. At the PGPR workshop on Wednesday,
May 3 colleagues from high-, mid- and low-income countries,
who are working in fields related to neonatal infectious
diseases, will meet in order to examine the critical issues
and establish clear plans for collaborative study and other
action. One of the expected outcomes of the workshop will be a
preliminary statement of research needs and directions related
to neonatal infectious diseases in developing countries.
Cutaneous
Innate Immunity
Steven B.
Hoath, Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Preventing
Neonatal Infections Through Skin Barrier Therapy
Gary L.
Darmstadt, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Experiences
with Neonatal Infectious Diseases in Low-Income
Countries—Uganda
Margaret
Nakakeeto, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Experiences
with Neonatal Infectious Diseases in Low-Income
Countries—Caribbean Nations
Upton
Allen, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
Wednesday,
May 3
8:00am–5:00pm
Program
for Global Paediatric Research Workshop
The workshop
will bring together colleagues from high-, mid- and low-income
countries, who are working in fields related to neonatal
infectious diseases. We will meet in order to examine the critical issues and
establish clear plans for collaborative study and other
action. One of the expected outcomes of the workshop will be a
preliminary statement of research needs and directions related
to neonatal infectious diseases in developing countries.
If you
wish to attend the workshop and/or require further
information, please contact:
Professor
Alvin Zipursky
Chair and Scientific Director
The Programme for Global Paediatric Research
Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8
Canada
Phone: 416-813-8762
Email: alvin.zipursky@sickkids.ca
Additional
PAS Programming of Interest
Saturday,
April 29
11:45am–2:45pm
2432
International Health
APA
Special Interest Group
Chairs:
Yvonne Vaucher, yvaucher@ucsd.edu; and Cindy Howard, drcindy@umn.edu.
Jennifer
Kasper, MD, MPH, the current president of Doctors for Global
Health, will be our keynote speaker. Dr. Kasper has also been
extensively involved with Physicians for Human Rights. Her
interests, as reflected in her publications and speaking
engagements, center around health, human rights and how larger
social, economic and political change affects child health and
well being both domestically and worldwide.
This
year the recipient of the International Research Award is from
Kenya. The award winner will present an overview of child
health in Kenya.
Following
each presentation there will be time for discussion. The
meeting will conclude with an opportunity for each participant
to introduce him/herself and describe their interest/work in
international health.
3:15pm–5:15pm
2768
So You Want To Do International Research?
PAS
Educational Workshop
Leader:
Linda Wright, Rockville, MD; Co-leaders: Jose Belizan,
Waldemar Carlo, Jeanne McDermott, Elizabeth McClure and Cyril
Engmann
Almost
all (99%) of maternal and infant deaths worldwide occur in low
and middle-income countries. Conducting research in these
countries has many rewards and challenges, which are often
daunting for investigators trying to apply for NIH support.
This workshop will describe the process of applying for
research support from NIH, how review is done and funding
decisions made, how to enhance the likelihood of success and
NIH's priorities for research. We will also discuss the design
and conduct of studies in these settings, how to identify
appropriate partner countries and collaborate with local
investigators and government organizations as well as how to
address three important areas for international research,
strengthening local research capacity, scaling up proven
interventions, and facilitating sustainability.
Objectives:
– To increase participants understanding of issues related to the
design and implementation of clinical trials in low and
middle-income countries
– To increase participants skills in writing a protocol for research in
another country
– To increase participants knowledge of funding opportunities for
research in low and middle-income countries
Target
Audience: Trainees, fellows, junior faculty, and mid-level
faculty.
Sunday,
April 30
2:00pm–5:00pm
3764
Helping Children in Disasters: Community Training
PAS Educational
Workshop
Leader:
Karen Olness, Cleveland, OH; Co-leader: Anna Mandalakas
This
workshop will address the special issues of children in
disasters and provide guidelines for child health
professionals who wish to help their communities prepare for
disasters. This workshop will use a problem based training
format with appropriate case histories to allow participants
to consider decision making for children in natural or man
made disasters. Components of this training include the
problems and priorities for children in disasters, how to
identify resources in the local community that are available
for disaster-impacted children, how to mobilize rapid
responses on behalf of children, and how to reduce long term
psychological problems for children.
Objectives:
– List the special issues of children who experience disasters.
– Provide information on preparing a community to help children in
disasters.
Target
Audience: Trainees, fellows, junior faculty, mid-level
faculty, senior faculty, and community practitioners.
2:00pm–4:00pm
3714
Clinical Research in Emerging Countries
PAS
Platform Session
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