Summer School on Vaccinology 2024
Vaccines are one of the most effective health interventions ever developed. Immunization is a safe and effective way to protect people against several diseases. The risks of these diseases are far greater than the risk of immunization. Immunization coverage remains a matter of concern as long as people are not protected against sometimes fatal complications of infectious diseases.
Good vaccination programmes and well-trained health professionals make a difference! However, vaccinology is a poorly addressed issue during training of future health care workers, leaving many without the necessary skills and knowledge on communication about vaccines and how to administer them. Because immunization is a responsibility of all health care workers, our program is of interest to all medical, nursing or midwifery students and postgraduates.
- The summer school will take place from 1 - 8 July 2024
- During 5 course days, lectures are organised on different vaccinology-related topics
- Language course: English
Location: University of Antwerp, Stadscampus, 2000 Antwerp
Partners: ESPID, WHO-Euro, EMSA-Antwerp, Rotary-Antwerp
Programme 2024
Time | Presentation | Speaker | Location | Extra Location |
Sunday, 30th June 2024 | ||||
Arrival of Participants | ECLIPS | |||
18:30 | Welcome Dinner | EMSA | ||
Monday, 1st July 2024 | ||||
09:00 | Introduction + group work explanation | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Esra Ekinci, Laura Téblick, Eline Van den Bosch, Ricardo Burdier, Antwerp University | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
10:15 | Coffee Break | |||
10:30 | The Immune System - Part 1 | Dr. Diana Campillo Davo, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
12:00 | Lunch | |||
13:15 | The Immune System - Part 2 | Dr. Diana Campillo Davo, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
14:15 | Coffee Break | |||
14:30 | Composition of vaccines and the role of adjuvants | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
15:30 | Closing of the day | |||
Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 | ||||
09:00 | Pneumococcal infections and their vaccines (online) | Prof Adam Finn, University of Bristol, UK | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
10:30 | Coffee Break | |||
10:45 | Meningococcal infections and their vaccines (online) | Prof Adam Finn, University of Bristol, UK | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
11:45 | Lunch | |||
13:00 | Hepatits B | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
14:00 | Influenza vaccination | Prof Marc Van Ranst, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
15:00 | Coffee Break | |||
15:15 | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio part I | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Ilse De Coster, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
16:30 | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio part II | Prof Kirsten Maertens, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
17:30 | Closing of the day | |||
Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 | ||||
09:00 | COVID-19 pandemic | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
09:45 | MMR(V): epidemiology and vaccination | Prof Vana Papaevangelou, University of Athens, Greece | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
11:00 | Coffee Break | |||
11:15 | MMR(V): epidemiology and vaccination | Prof Vana Papaevangelou, University of Athens, Greece | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
12:15 | Lunch | |||
13:15 | Vaccination and pregnancy + RSV | Prof Kirsten Maertens, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
14:45 | Group Work | Esra Ekinci, Laura Téblick, Eline van den Bosch, Ricardo Burdier, Antwerp University | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
16:30 | Closing of the day | |||
Barbecue | Agora | |||
Thursday, 4th July 2024 | ||||
09:00 | HPV infection & vaccination | Prof Paolo Bonanni, University of Florence, Italy | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
10:30 | Coffee break | |||
10:45 | Vaccines and AMR | Prof Zoi-Dorothea Pana, European University Cyprus | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
11:45 | Lunch | |||
12:45 | Monitoring safety of vaccines | Prof Jean Michel Dogné, Université de Namur, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
14:00 | Adult immunisation | Prof Paolo Bonanni, University of Florence, Italy | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
15:15 | Coffee break | |||
15:30 | Vaccine Confidence | Prof Heidi Larson, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom / Antwerp University, Belgium / Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
16:30 | Vaccines and pandemic preparedness: What have we learnt? | Prof Peter Piot, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine / Antwerp University/ Catholic University of Leuven and Marco Cavaleri, European Medicines Agency | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
17:45 | Closing of the day | |||
Friday, 5th July 2024 | ||||
09:00 | Communication training | Joanne Yarwood and Cherstyn Hurley, Department of Health, United Kingdom | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
11:00 | Coffee break | |||
11:15 | Communication training | Joanne Yarwood and Cherstyn Hurley, Department of Health, United Kingdom | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
13:00 | Lunch | |||
14:00 | Theory: vaccination techniques + tips & tricks | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Antwerp University | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
15:15 | Practical: vaccination techniques and group work | Prof Pierre Van Damme, Larissa De Brabandere, Ricardo Burdier, Antwerp University, Belgium | F. De Tassiszaal, Hof van Liere, 2nd floor | W. Elsschot/Greshamzaal |
18:00 | Closing of the day | |||
Saturday, 6th July 2024 | ||||
Social & cultural programme | ||||
Sunday, 7th July 2024 | ||||
Monday, 8th July 2024 | ||||
09:00 | Final assessment | ICT lokaal S.R.011 | ||
10:00 | Coffee break | |||
10:15 | Group work presentation | Aula S.R.007 | ||
13:00 | Lunch | |||
18:00 | Diploma | Dean of the faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Kapel van de Grauwzusters, Lange Sint-Annastraat 7, Antwerp | |
20:00 | Farewell dinner | Universiteitsclub, Hof van Liere | ||
Course description
The Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) organises in 2024 the 15th edition of the Summer School on Vaccinology for students. This training course focuses on vaccines, infectious diseases, immunization programmes and many other aspects of immunization, such as communication and vaccine safety. The overall aim is to improve the current knowledge and skills related to vaccines for (para-)medical students, thus closing a gap in many curricula.
A maximum of fifty participants is allowed and the audience is balanced for gender and nationality. Experts in the field are coming from all over Europe to give lectures. There are ex cathedra sessions, but also hands-on workshops on the administration of vaccines, workshops on communication skills and a group task that is presented at the end of the course.
The social programme is organised with the help of an enthusiastic group of Antwerp medical students from EMSA (European Medical Students Association). They guide you around the bustling city of Antwerp and organise touristic and social activities.
Target group
The Summer School aims to offer an additional course to the current curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate students in (para)medical sciences. Priority for participation is offered to students of the WHO-European region.
Scholarships are available for undergraduate students from the WHO-European region. The scholarships cover the participation fee that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on course days, accommodation, local transport, course materials and part of the social & cultural programme.
ESPID-members benefit a reduction of the participation fee.
Participants will be admitted according to the date of registration and ensuring a balance in terms of regions and gender. Acceptance and payment methods will be notified by the Summer School secretariat and registration will be confirmed after we received your payment of the programme fee.
Campus
This summer school takes place at Stadscampus (Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp) of the University of Antwerp. This campus is located in the city centre.
Micro-credential and study credits (ECTS)
Successful completion of the summer school can be awarded with 3 credits according the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
To include the credits in the curriculum at the home institution, participants need an agreement with the responsible person at the home institution.
A certificate will be awarded at the end of the programme. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.