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The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is dedicated to serving the training needs of colleges and universities, healthcare institutions, technology and research organizations, and governmental agencies, as they foster integrity and professional advancement of their learners.

Association of American Medical Colleges- Webinar recording on Communication Science

NOTE: Candidate application for Class 23 (2025-2027) is closed but refer to the websites for future calls. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) which is closely designed after the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program and using a mentorship model to train recent graduates in the expanding field of applied epidemiology. Participating fellows will receive two years of on-the-job training at a state or local health department under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

Covidence is a web-based software platform designed to streamline the process of conducting systematic reviews and other comprehensive literature reviews. It facilitates tasks such as citation screening, full-text review, risk of bias assessment, data extraction, and export of data and references.

This podcast features Dr. Valwynne Faulkner, a postdoctoral researcher at the Francis Crick Institute and a LifeArc Knowledge Transfer Innovations Fellow. Her work bridges cutting-edge molecular biology and technology transfer. In this episode, she discusses her team's innovative use of CRISPR to uncover new strategies for tackling tuberculosis — including drug-resistant strains.

This document provides criteria for each diagnosis and a coding scheme for each diagnoses including levels of evidence confirmed, probable and no distinction between confirmed and probable.

SUBMISSION CYCLE: 1 December, 2025 to 2 January, 2026 The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) showcases the latest and most impactful research on HIV, hepatitis viruses, and their related conditions. Studies on SARS-CoV-2, including Long COVID, and MPXV are also eligible for submission and presentation. Abstracts are selected based on their scientific and medical significance, timeliness, quality of data and methodology, and adherence to the guidelines. Studies with data analyzed after the General Abstract submission deadline are eligible for Late-Breaking Abstract submission if they meet a high threshold of scientific merit. These abstracts must be submitted through the CROI 2026 Dashboard by January 2, 2026.

The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) was established in 1993 to provide a forum for basic scientists and clinical investigators to present, discuss, and critique their investigations into the epidemiology and biology of human retroviruses and associated diseases. The synergy of basic science and clinical investigation has been a major contributor to the success of the meeting. CROI has facilitated the presentation of important discoveries in the field, thereby accelerating progress in HIV and AIDS research. CROI highlights the latest research in HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2 (including long COVID), mpox, and their related conditions. Abstracts are evaluated by the Scientific Program Committee and additional reviewers for the relevance of their topics, the rigor of their research, and the distinct contributions they make to the broad spectrum of study that CROI strives to provide each year. Attendance at the conference is open to researchers and clinical educators actively involved in the study and management of HIV, other retroviruses, and related medical conditions. Limited space is also available to members of the media whose work aligns with the scientific and educational aims of the conference. The 32nd CROI, held from February 22 to 25, 2026, is planned as an in-person conference in Denver, Colarado, USA.

“Defeating Tuberculosis: An Adventure with Learning” is an educational booklet designed for children, presenting essential information about tuberculosis in a playful and interactive way. This English version was adapted from the original publication in Portuguese. The material introduces basic concepts of microbiology, highlighting the differences between viruses, bacteria, and fungi, and teaches key prevention measures such as vaccination and the importance of hygiene. Through interactive activities — including games, coloring pages, and challenges — the booklet encourages children to learn about TB symptoms, the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of health professionals in treatment. At the end, children receive a “Little Health Scientist Certificate”, reinforcing the message that everyone can contribute to the prevention and elimination of tuberculosis.

E.W. "Al" Thrasher Awards focus on projects that are changing pediatric clinical care. Each award is a novel approach to problems plaguing pediatrics. The award is open to applications focusing on any disease or topic within the umbrella of pediatrics, both in and outside the United States. Ideal applications for the Thrasher Award address significant health problems, offering the potential for practical solutions to these problems. Typically, the primary outcome is a health outcome in children. Solutions should be innovative and have the potential for broad applicability with low barriers to implementation. Projects with a shorter distance to clinical applicability are given priority.​

This tool is based on the Core Competencies in Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology in Europe. This downloadable tool helps users assess their profile and identify relevant training in the ECDC Virtual Academy.

Since 2021, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in collaboration with the European Commission has made substantial investments to increase the capacity of Member States public health laboratories to perform whole genome sequencing (WGS) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) (ECDC supports EU/EEA Member States in rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants (europa.eu)). To ensure efficient use of WGS infrastructure investments and to further strengthen Member States laboratory capacity, ECDC offers a training programme in genomic epidemiology and public health bioinformatics. The programme is launched in parallel to the WGS infrastructure support and should facilitate the use of genomic data in EU level surveillance and outbreak response.

R is an open source software, a widely used programming language for statistical data analysis and a powerful tool for visualisation. The aim of this virtual training is to introduce participants to data analysis and plotting in R. The training is divided into four sessions: In the first session, participants will be introduced to the Rstudio environment and will acquire a strong understanding of basic data types and structures in R. The second session will focus on downloading libraries, importing data and basic commands and concepts in manipulating dataframes using base R and tidyverse packages. The third session will introduce participants to functions and a number of plotting methods for different kinds of data visualisation. The fourth session will summarize content learned in the previous three sessions by conducting a small analysis of a dataset using the previously taught tools.

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)'s transfer form is designed to support continuity of TB care for individuals with TB who move from one country to another. It is a voluntary, generic tool that summarises essential information on the TB management process, including diagnosis and treatment, enabling health providers and public health authorities in the receiving country to have the necessary data to ensure timely support and appropriate care. Although it has been developed from an EU/EEA perspective, the transfer form is not geographically restricted and may be used in other contexts. It serves as a communication tool between healthcare providers and public health authorities in different settings. The transfer form is intended to provide a minimum information package on a person with TB who has not completed treatment at the time of relocation. It does not include information on previous or on ongoing contact investigations.

Free access to courses and training materials in infectious disease and public health, available for self-study or to support training others.

This webinar series is about using social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention. Each webinar can be followed separately. Duration: Approximately 1.5 hour per webinar. Audience: The webinars are intended for anyone interested in using social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention, and working in: public health authorities (at national, regional or local level), universities or research institutions, civil society or community-based organisations. Objectives: Each webinar has a set of specific objectives. The series covers a wide range of topics related to the use of social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention. Participation: The webinars are free, simply log in to the Learning Portal to view the recordings and summaries.

This report provides an overview of the latest tuberculosis (TB) epidemiological situation and is published jointly by the WHO Regional Office for ECDC.

The EDCTP Knowledge Hub is designed to equip researchers with the tools and guidance needed to conduct high-quality health research. It includes the Protocol Development Toolkit, Data Management Portal, Data Sharing Toolkit, and Research into Policy Toolkit—guiding researchers from formulating a question to sharing data and translating findings into policy and practice, all within key research frameworks.

The Global Health Network, EDCTP, and Women’s College Hospital at the University of Toronto have extended their partnership to provide continued access to the SPIRIT Electronic Protocol Tool and Resource (SEPTRE) platform. Through this collaboration, a limited number of free three-year licenses remain available for researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who may not otherwise afford access. SEPTRE is an online tool that helps researchers design, manage, and register high-quality clinical trial protocols in line with the SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) guidelines, which were updated in 2025. The update introduced new sections on open science, harms assessment, intervention descriptions, and patient and public involvement. Applications can be submitted through the EDCTP Knowledge Hub SEPTRE enquiry form. Applicants should be located in a low- or middle-income country (preference is given to researchers based in Africa and who are members of the EDCTP Knowledge Hub). We encourage applicants via the form to state their goals and objectives to apply for a SEPTRE license and the research they want to undertake. Successful applicants agree that they will submit a yearly report on how they have made use of the license.

Contact: Roger Ptak Roger.Ptak@nih.gov Objective: This new initiative aims to support investigator-led, multidisciplinary research to define how HIV-driven alterations to immunometabolism affect immune cell regulation, cell-cell interactions, response to treatment, and, ultimately, tuberculosis (TB) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) progression. Elucidating and subsequently probing such mechanisms will lead to identification of candidate biomarkers of disease progression and potential targets for immune-modulatory treatment (i.e., host-directed therapy) to decrease TB and HBV risk in people living with HIV. Description: This initiative will advance laboratory-based research to elucidate immunometabolic pathways and mechanisms that can be exploited for new therapeutic and diagnostic strategies.