The EMRO/WHO Regional Consultation on a Proposed Postgraduate Training in Medical Entomology and Vector Control - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Prof. Adel M. Gad

Ain Shams University

Cairo, Egypt

August 29-30, 2006

Undergarduate and Postgarduate Degrees Awarded:

• B.Sc.: 4 disciplines(Entomology Major, Entomology-Chemistry, Entomology-Biochemistry, Entomology-Microbiology)
• Diploma: 2 disciplines(Medical Entomology and Applied Entomology)
• M.Sc.: 4 disciplines(Disease Vectors, Insect Physiology. Insect Taxonomy, Toxicology)
• Ph.D.: Various(Disease Vectors and Control, Agricultural Pests, Beneficial and Social Insects)

1. Diploma in Medical Entomology:

A university degree from Faculties of Science, Medicine, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and High Institute of Public Health.

2. M.Sc. in Entomology:

A bachelor degree in science from an Egyptian

University; or an equivalent degree from an institution accredited by Ain Shams University.

A. Syllabus of Courses

Ent 521. BIOLOGY AND ECOLGY OF DISEASE VECTORS

• Ent 521-1: BASIC MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY AND VECTOR BIOLOGY 
• Ent 521-1-P: PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES IN VECTOR BIOLOGY 
• Ent 521- 2: EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND BIOSYSTEMATICS 

Ent 522. EPIDEMIOLOGY OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES

• Ent 522-1. CAUSATIVE ORGANISMS & ENTOMOLOGY  
• Ent 522-2: VECTOR-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS  
• Ent 522-3. VECTOR SAMPLING AND INCRIM1NATION  

Ent 523. PLANNING AND EVALUATION OF VECTOR CONTROL OPERATIONS, BIOSTATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE.

• Ent-523-1. METHODS OF VECTOR CONTROL  
• Ent523-2. POPULATION VECTOR BIOLOGY AND CONTROL 
• Ent 523-3. BIOSTATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

1. Diploma in Medical Entomology

B. Duration and Assessment

• Duration: One academic year
• Assessment:
• Class activities
• Field activities
• Final practical exam
• Final written exam

(A minimum of 65% in each module is required to pass).

A. Syllabus of Courses

• Ent. 611 Population Genetics and Evolution
• Ent. 612 Natural Communities of Insects
• Ent. 613 Molecular Biology
• Ent. 614 Insect Biochemistry
• Ent. 615 Pollution of the Environment
• Ent. 616 Biostatistics and Computer Science
• Ent. 651 Insects of Medical and Veterinary Importance
• Ent. 652 Insect Transmission of Phytopathogens
• Ent. 653 Insect Microbiology
• Ent. 654 Parasitology and Immunology

2. M.Sc. in Disease Vectors

B. Duration and Assessment

• Duration:
• One academic year of taught courses.
• Research project (minimum one year).
• Assessment:
• Final written exam.

(65% pass grade in each module).

• Thesis Viva: A written thesis submitted for examination by two external examiners

• A leading centre of research and training on vectors of diseases in Egypt and the Region.
• A WHO-collaborating center.
• Conducting multidisciplinary research projects
• Implementing training programs on vector biology and control for participants from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region.
• Extensive field research on disease vectors all over Egypt.
• Scientific collaboration with the MOH&P, Egypt
• Bilingual-speaking staff.

RTC Structure

Divisions

Sand Flies

Mosquitoes

Ticks and mites

• Arboviruses
• Filariasis
• Malaria

Rickettsial diseases

Leishmaniasis

Supported by

Unit of Epidemiology

Unit of biotechnology

Epidemiological studies and data analysis

• Serological and immunological diagnosis
• Molecular diagnosis

Research and Training Resources

• Academic, technical, supporting staff: 54
• Research laboratories: 11
• Walk-in insectaries: 14
• Animal facilities: 3
• Library and conference room
• Transportation (vehicles): 6
• Fast internet connections and computers

Research Projects

Training Courses:

21 Local (>300 trainees)

8WHO/EMRO-Supported (58 trainees)

• Proposed degree: International MSc in Medical Entomology and Vector Control
• Awarding Institution: Ain Shams University
• Program Venue: RTC
• Program Organizer: Participating Institutions
• Funding:
• WHO-EMRO-RBM...!!!?
• Others..!!!?

ASU

International

Institution

ED

RTC

IESR

IESR= Institute of Environmental Studies and Research-ASU

• Structure:
• Taught courses
• Laboratory and field training
• Research project
• Credit units (to be discussed)
• Duration: Two years
• Assessment:
• Final written exam

(65% is required to pass in each module)

• Thesis viva: A written thesis submitted for examination by two external examiners

Course contents: Core and supporting modules

• Core Modules:

C1. Vector Biology and Ecology

C2. Biology of Vector-Borne Pathogens

C3. Molecular Biology of Vectors and Vector-Borne Pathogens

C4. Vector Control

• Supporting Modules:

S1. Computer science and Biostatistics

S2. Bioethics

S3. How to write and present scientific research

• Extensive experience in conducting research and training programs on disease vectors.
• National and international scientific collaborations.
• Excellent bilingual (Arabic-English) teaching and communications. Most suitable for students belonging to 19 out of 22 EMR countries.
• Easy access to natural habitats of disease vectors.
• Relatively low costs of studying and living in Cairo.

Administration:

• Enrollment in MSc programme requires BSc in Entomology.
• Taught MSc courses do not fulfill the approaches to tackle

major vector borne disease problems at national and global level.

Finance:

Shortage of funds to cover:

• Training new generation of national technicians and students.
• Maintenance and upgrading of research and training facilities.
• Visits of international experts