Aspergillosis: from Allergy to Invasive Disease, ESCMID Postgraduate Technical Workshop
25 - 26 May 2011, Manchester, United Kingdom
Organizers
ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG) in collaboration with the Mycology Reference Centre, Manchester under the auspices of The National Aspergillosis Centre, Manchester, UK and the University Hospital of South Manchester Academy, Manchester, UK
Local Organizers
- Malcolm Richardson, Manchester, UK
- David Denning, Manchester, UK
- Caroline Moore, Manchester, UK
Course Objectives
This course will summarise the current knowledge about Aspergillus and aspergillosis, covering important aspects of biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In addition to lectures from experts in their field there will be a comprehensive laboratory workshop. The course will provide an all-found understanding of these diseases.
Course Venue
Education and Research Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester (Wythenshawe Hospital), Manchester, UK
Target Audience
20-30 trainees in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, medical mycology, respiratory medicine, and otorhinolaryngology
Contact Person
Malcolm Richardson
Regional Mycology Laboratory
Education and Research Centre
University Hospital of South Manchester (Wythenshawe Hospital)
Southmoor Road
Manchester M23 9LT
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone + 44 16129 15914
