This course offers comprehensive training in the design and analysis of experimental infection trials in fish and shellfish, covering both fundamental and advanced concepts. The course is divided into two parts, the first part will consist of self-paced lectures covering essential theoretical topics, including ethical considerations for using animals in experiments, designing infection trials, evaluating pathogens and pathologies, etc. The second part will consist of live lectures focusing on applying the theoretical knowledge gained in the first part to real infection trials using several fish species and bivalves and different types.
For more information, including the practical details, please see the promotional leaflet.
DATE: Self-paced lectures will be available from OCTOBER 28th, 12:00 hrs. The live version will be held on NOVEMBER 11th and 12th, 9:00 – 15:30 and 9:00 – 14:30, respectively (CET).
Prerequisites
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is tailored for researchers, PhD and MSc students, animal caretakers, technicians, and industry professionals who wish to understand the key elements in designing and analysing experimental infection trials involving fish and shellfish
Application procedure
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: November 8th, 9:00 hrs (CEST)
HOW TO REGISTER:
Please fill in the registration form found here. Access to the self-paced lectures will be provided within 3 working days (if registered before October 25th). Between 29 Oct – 8 Nov we try to make this part available within 3 working days after registration. Access to the live version will be provided by sending a Teams Meeting link prior to the sessions.
Learning outcomes
PART 1: Self-paced lectures
- Describe important aspects of fish welfare and ethics required for working with fish for experimental purposes (Module 1)
- Outline the legislative requirements for conducting experimental trials with fish and shellfish (Module 1)
- Explain the purpose of conducting an experimental infection trial (Module 2)
- Design the experimental setup according to the purpose of the experiment (Module 2)
- Describe which methods could be used to assess infection trials (Module 3)
- Select appropriate statistical methods for hypothesis testing based on the setup of the infection trial (Module 4)
- Outline different types of vaccines and adjuvants (Module 5)
PART 2: Live lectures
- Identify key parameters for designing experimental infection trials (Modules 6-10)
- Outline differences of working with different fish species (Modules 6-8)
- Identify the advantages and limitations of the different infection models (Modules 6-10)
- Outline infection models for parasitic infection assessment (Module 8)
- Evaluate critical factors in vaccine testing (Module 9)
- Assess vaccine efficacy against infectious diseases (Module 9)
- Design infection trials with bivalves (Module 10)
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