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Most important training for any investigator would be HSP/GCP where they need to learn and understand how Ethical conduct of research is done and why it is important. DAIDS learning portal, HANC network , DAIDS score manual have good training modules .

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.

This training provided public health clinicians with a focused overview of ocular tuberculosis, a rare but severe manifestation of TB. Participants gained skills in diagnosing and managing ocular TB using evidence-based approaches, and learned to recognize treatment-related complications that may impact vision. The training emphasized the critical role of clinical and public health nursing case management in ensuring treatment adherence, monitoring for adverse effects, and supporting patients throughout their care journey. Strategies for preventing transmission, coordinating care across disciplines, and improving outcomes for both patients and communities were highlighted.

An open-access resource library of radiographic images of tuberculosis. Individuals may use these images to gain an appreciation for the broad spectrum of radiographic manifestations of tuberculosis. The images are free to download and share for non-commercial educational purposes. This product was produced in collaboration with the Firland Northwest Tuberculosis Center.

These brief, interactive self-study case studies allow clinicians to practice locating areas of radiographic abnormalities using real-life clinical scenarios. This product was produced in collaboration with the Firland Northwest Tuberculosis Center.

“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.

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.

You will learn about different types of evaluation and understand their purposes, explore how evaluations can provide actionable insights for public health, and identify core frameworks for structuring effective evaluation plans. Duration: 60-90 minutes. Audience: Public Health professionals from European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries working in the field of infectious diseases prevention and control and interested in developing behavioural and/or social sciences interventions. Objectives: Define key types of monitoring and evaluation, including process and outcome evaluation, in the context of social and behavioural interventions for infectious diseases. Explain the purpose of different types of monitoring and evaluations in assessing social behavioural interventions for infectious diseases. Differentiate between types of monitoring and evaluations, providing examples for each. Describe how monitoring and evaluations, even when conducted in limited resource settings, can provide actionable insights for decision-making in public health. Identify core frameworks for structuring a monitoring and evaluation plan.

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.

You will learn how theories and models underpin frameworks to help understand the behaviour change process, demonstrate how they are integrated and discover and apply the World Health Organization's principles and steps for applying a behavioural perspective to Public Health.

This report provides an overview of the latest TB epidemiological situation. It is published jointly by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.