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This is a one-year program designed for bachelor's- or master's-level scientists, with emphasis on the practical application of technologies, methodologies and practices related to emerging infectious diseases. All fellows will participate in an orientation session at CDC/Atlanta to gain a general understanding of the health laboratory system and how it relates to infectious disease surveillance, prevention, research and control. Fellows will be placed within local, state, or federal (CDC) public health laboratories and receive advanced infectious disease laboratory related training. This training will be customized for each fellow based upon infectious disease areas of interest, laboratory personnel needs, and host laboratory capabilities. A specific objective-based curriculum will be developed for each fellow focusing on one or two areas such as: vaccine preventable diseases, drug-resistant pathogens, molecular methods, vector-borne or zoonotic diseases, foodborne illnesses, waterborne illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, imported infections, computer and systems support, applications of vector or animal control, diagnostic testing methods, and instrumentation. Additional fellowship curriculum may include: (1) participation in a field investigation or special laboratory assignment to assist in the investigation of a disease outbreak (2) participation in seminar series/teleconferences (3) participation in management training courses. The host laboratory is expected to provide funding support for such activities fellows are assigned a host laboratory mentor who will provide guidance and supervision for the duration of the fellowship. Eligibility Stipends/Benefits
This is a two-year program designed for doctoral-level (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M.) scientists with an emphasis on research or development in infectious diseases. fellowships will be awarded to conduct applied research or development in areas relevant to public health including, but not limited to the following:
All fellows will participate in an orientation session at CDC/Atlanta to gain a general understanding of the public health laboratory system and how it relates to infectious disease surveillance, prevention, research and control. fellows are then placed within local, state, or federal (CDC) public health laboratories to conduct approved research. Additional fellowship curriculum may include: (1) participation in a field investigation or special laboratory assignment to assist in the investigation of a disease outbreak (2) participation in "research in progress" and other seminar series (3) presentation of research results at local or national meetings (4) publication of research results in peer-reviewed journal (5) participation in appropriate management training courses. The host laboratory is expected to provide funding support for such activities Fellows are expected to conduct research according to the highest scientific and ethical standards, in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding protection of human research subjects, humane care and use of laboratory animals, and laboratory safety. Fellows are assigned a host laboratory mentor who will provide guidance and supervision for the duration of the fellowship. Eligibility Stipends/Benefits
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Laboratories Mentors Application Evaluation/Selection
Top-ranked applicants will be interviewed by the selection committee at CDC/Atlanta. Transportation and one day's lodging for interview sessions are provided if necessary. Applicants must participate in the scheduled interview session. The selection committee will select finalists following the interview sessions. Fellow selection will be nondiscriminatory with respect to race, color, creed, age, gender, national origin; appropriate consideration will be given to the physically handicapped. Assignments
Applications may be downloaded from http://www.aphl.org. Applications may be requested from: EID Laboratory
fellowship Program A complete application consists of the following items:
Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline date will not be considered.
The Association of Public Health Laboratories is a professional association which links local, state and national health leaders in order to promote a healthier world through quality laboratory practice. APHL's mission is "to promote the role of public health laboratories in support of national and global health objectives, and to promote policies and programs which assure continuous improvement in the quality of laboratory practice." To fulfill this mission APHL, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), administers the National Laboratory Training Network; develops conferences which encourage laboratory scientists to discuss and debate critical and urgent laboratory issues; works with public and private organizations to advance analytical testing standards; works with federal and state health leaders to enhance electronic exchange of important health information; publishes conference proceedings, training manuals, videotapes and consensus reports; and provides ongoing international public health laboratory development initiatives.
The mission of the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) is "to prevent unnecessary illness, disability, and death caused by infectious diseases in the United States and around the world." To accomplish its mission, NCID collaborates with state and local health departments and other organizations to conduct surveillance, epidemic investigations, epidemiologic studies, and applied laboratory research to develop and evaluate prevention strategies for infectious diseases.
The mission of the Public Health Practice Program Office (PHPPO) is "to strengthen the public health system by developing human resources, improving the organizations effectiveness of local and state health agencies, conducting research in public health practice, and enhancing CDC's ability to communicate health information."
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