Faculty of Veterinary Medicine organizes optional studies for the veterinary students. Veterinarians and other interested can also enrol in the courses.
MOLECULAR METHODS APPLIED FOR STUDIES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY OF FOOD-BORNE AND WATER-BORNE PATHOGENS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MECHANISMS
Time and place: 2.-3.3.2015 EE-building, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, Viikki, Helsinki
Organizer: University of Helsinki, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health.
Objective: To learn principles and approaches used to perform molecular typing using whole genome sequencing in tracing sources, studying outbreaks, mechanisms and spreading of antimicrobial resistance, understanding epidemiology and evolution of food- and waterborne pathogens.
Course language: English
Target group: Veterinary students, vocational post-graduate veterinary students, practising veterinarians.
Course fees:
- Course 200 € (+ VAT 24 %)
- Single course day 100 € (+ VAT 24 %)
- Free of charge for the Helsinki university students
More information: Professor Marja-Liisa Hänninen, marja-liisa.hanninen(at)helsinki.fi and Postdoctoral Researcher Annamari Heikinheimo, annamari.heikinheimo(at)helsinki.fi.
Registrations: Students at WebOodi by 1st February, 2015 by using course code 90312, others by 13th February 2015, by email el-eyhl(at)helsinki.fi. Students are given priority for access the course.
Limit: max. 30 participants.