At this time of unprecedented challenge from the Ebola virus in West Africa and beyond, this symposium brings together experience and expertise in public health, epidemiology, virology and clinical management to explore issues relevant to the control of the current outbreak
The following areas will be covered :
- Dynamics of the current epidemic
- Virological aspects of pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
- Clinical aspects of prevention and management
- Setting up and running an Ebola hospital (speaker from MSF)
- Modelling of interventions and the way forward
Provisional Timetable
1400 – Introduction and Overview, Dr Graham Cooke
1410-1500 – Dynamics of the current epidemic, Imperial College Outbreak modelling team (speakers include Neil Ferguson)
1500-1530 – The Ebola Virus: a molecular perspective, Dr Michael McGarvey
1530-1545 – Break
1545-1630 – Clinical management in NHS, vaccination and treatment, Clinical team (speakers including Janice Main, Graham Cooke, Emily Wise, David Muir)
1630-1715 – Setting up and running an Ebola hospital in W Africa, MSF team (Jay Achar)
1715 – Questions and Discussion
We hope to be able to record the session for those unable to attend
How to register
For queries and to register, please contact g.cooke@imperial.ac.uk
Places will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis