The 3rd International Workshop on Community-based Data Synthesis, Analysis and Modeling of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Asia
November 14 – 15, 2011, Beijing, China
Background
The first workshop was held in Bangkok, Thailand in June 15-17, 2009, which established a network for data sharing, exchange and synthesis in Asia. The 2nd workshop was held in May 31 – June 4, 2010 aimed to initiate and facilitate epidemiological data analysis and modeling in Asia.
Summary
The 3rd international workshop on “community-based data synthesis, analysis and modeling of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, H5N1 subtype) in Asia” will be held on November 14-15, 2011, Beijing, China. This 3rd workshop is a follow-up of the 2nd workshop (Beijing, China, May 31 – June 4, 2010) and the 1st workshop (Bangkok, Thailand, June 15-17, 2009). The overall objectives of this workshop series are twofold: (1) to identify and assemble available geospatial datasets relevant to HPAI (H5N1), and identify major gaps in data and models, which would assist prioritization of future research in data collection and models; and (2) to facilitate capacity building for a network of researchers and institutions, and infrastructure for data synthesis, analysis and modeling.
Workshop Scope
This workshop will focus on three topics: (1) agricultural intensification and influenza dynamics, (2) spillovers of influenza at the human – pigs – poultry – wild birds interface, and (3) mathematical and statistical modeling of avian influenza. It will discuss both large-scale data analyses and process-based case studies at selected sites (e.g., risk factors, surveillance, contact rates). Participants will also spend half-day to discuss and outline joint data analysis, publication and a plan for the 4th workshop in 2012.
Scientific Organizing Committee
Marius Gilbert (Belgium)
Vincent Martin (Italy)
Scott Newman (Italy)
Dirk Pfeiffer (UK)
Yuelong Shu (China)
John Takekawa (USA
Xiangming Xiao (USA)
Baoping Yan (China).
Sponsoring Institutions
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Rome, Italy
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Workshop Organizer
Xiangming Xiao, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA; xiangming.xiao@ou.edu
Vincent Martin, FAO-China Office, Beijing, China; vincent.martin@fao.org
Workshop Venue
Hotel: Beijing Landmark Towers Hotel (www.beijinglandmark.com/) 北京亮马河大厦
Meeting location: Beijing Landmark Tower Hotel
Workshop Logistics Contacts
FAO, Beijing, China: Feng LU, feng.lu@fao.org (local logistics)
CAS, Beijing, China: Ze LUO, luoze@cnic.cn (visa)
Univ. of Oklahoma, USA: Melissa L. Scott, msbrown@ou.edu; (finance)
Agenda
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Participants
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