International Congress London 2016

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PG16 Infection control in epidemics: strengthening the evidence base for healthcare workers and the public

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: Anita Simonds (London, United Kingdom), Pasi Penttinen (Stockholm, Sweden)
Aims: To provide an overview of the essential evidence to prevent and manage infectious disease epidemics, incorporating new information from influenza, Ebola and MERS epidemics.
Target audience: Respiratory physician, Intensivist/critical care physician, Microbiologist, Allied health professional, Public health official, Scientist, General practitioner, Clinician, Emergency medicine doctor, Epidemiologist, Immunologist, Nurse, Pulmonologist

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Programme PG16 Infection control in epidemics: strengthening the evidence base for healthcare workers and the public
Introduction
Protecting healthcare workers in epidemics and pandemics: the experience from MERS and Ebola Pieter Fraaij (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
The role of epidemic intelligence and surveillance in predicting and managing epidemics Thomas Mollet (Solna, Sweden)
Fusing ICU clinical care and clinical research in severe community acquired pneumonia Jean-Daniel Chiche (Paris, France)
Fast track trials for drug and vaccine development Laura Fregonese (London, United Kingdom)