14 June to 2 July 2010
The aim of the IARC Summer School is to stimulate research in cancer epidemiology, by improving scientific knowledge and developing skills among researchers worldwide. Special attention is given to countries where resources for the control of chronic diseases in general and cancer in particular are limited. By helping to develop local expertise in cancer epidemiology and by strengthening research institutions through international collaborations, IARC aims to enhance cancer prevention.
Target participants
The programme aims to provide training for both senior and junior personnel, leaders in research as well as supporting workers. Participants will be accepted from any institution or group involved in cancer monitoring, in the evaluation of care practices and preventive interventions as well as in etiological research.
Equipment and material
Participants will be provided with manuals and textbooks, personal computers and software as required during the course.
Practical sessions and demonstration exercises will make use of widely available software. IARC is committed to assisting participants with obtaining such software for use in their home institute.
Programme
In order to meet different needs, the Summer School is organized in modules.
All lectures are complemented with practical sessions and group work.
Two regular modules will be held from 14 June to 2 July, the first module lasts one week and the second module two weeks.
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Participation requirements
The regular modules are open to cancer registry staff, health workers, health-related professionals and post-graduate students interested in initiating or pursuing work on cancer epidemiology and related disciplines. Priority is given to applicants from countries in greatest need to develop human resources in the area of cancer epidemiology. There is no registration fee for these modules.
All participants must be fluent in English, the working language of the course.
Participants may take one or two modules and may return in different years to take different modules.
Please note that this is an intensive course with homework assignments. The daily schedule is 09:00 to 18:00. Prior to the start of Module 2 participants may wish to familiarise themselves with the course text book, Cancer Epidemiology: Principles and Methods, edited by I. Dos Santos Silva available in pdf at
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/epi/cancerepi/index.php
Finance
Participants are responsible for the cost of travel and accommodation. Financial support is available for a limited number of participants. Priority is given to applicants from low- and medium-resource countries.
Faculty
Lecturers will be a combination of external invited specialists and IARC staff.
Visa and accommodation
Participants are responsible for obtaining a visa to France, if required. IARC will provide them with an invitation letter to facilitate this process. IARC will assist participants in arranging accommodation in Lyon.
Application Forms
The application form can be downloaded:
The application form can be downloaded in either PDF (requires the free Acrobat Reader Plug-in) or Word Format.
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Deadline for applications is: 18 January 2010 (DEADLINE NOW CLOSED)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
IARC Courses Programme
International Agency for Research on Cancer
150 cours Albert Thomas
F-69008 Lyon
France
Tel: +33 4 72 73 80 72
Fax: +33 4 72 73 83 02
E-mail:
Website: www.iarc.fr
