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SUMMARY:IVCC & partners at American Society of Tropical Medicine (ASTMH) 2024
DESCRIPTION:IVCC will participate at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine (ASTMH) in New Orelans\, USA\, taking place between 13th and 17th November. \nVisit our booth (#516) to find out our latest news and details about our product development pipeline. \nAlong with our partners\, we look forward to contributing insights and progress on expanding the vector control toolbox and the importance of combining tools to achieve malaria elimination. \n \nIVCC CEO\, Justin McBeath will participate in the MMV and TDR sponsored scientific symposium on Friday\, 15 November from 7:00–8:45 AM in Room 395/396 of the New Orleans Convention Center. It is held in conjunction with the 2024 ASTMH Annual Meeting. ‘Malaria prevention: A trilogy of tools to accelerate to zero deaths‘ will explore how new insecticides\, expanded chemoprevention and the first generation of vaccines offer a golden opportunity to bolster the fight against malaria. \nCo-chairs: John Reeder\, Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases\, Switzerland and George Jagoe\, MMV\, Switzerland. \nModerator: Daniel Ngamije Madandi\, WHO Global Malaria Programme\, Switzerland \n\nThe development and rollout of the R21 vaccine and Oxford University’s pipeline of vaccines: Adrian Hill\, Jenner Institute\, UK\nScience behind the current vaccines\, the impact of those currently in use and what’s coming down the pipeline in terms of next-gen vaccines: Ashley Birkett\, PATH\, USA\nPreventive medicines: Cristina Donini\, MMV\, Switzerland\nOptimizing delivery and uptake of seasonal malaria chemoprevention and malaria vaccines: Fatimata Bintou Sall\, University Iba Der Thiam Thies\, Senegal\nVector control: Justin McBeath\, Innovative Vector Control Consortium\, UK\nThe country perspective on integration of prevention tools: Keziah Malm\, National Malaria Elimination Programme\, Ghana\nGender-sensitive approaches to malaria prevention: Margaret Gyapong\, Institute of Health Research at the University of Health and Allied Sciences\, Ghana\nImplementation research for malaria prevention tools: Seydou Doumbia\, University of Sciences\, Techniques\, and Technology of Bamako\, Mali\n\n \nIVCC is hosting a sponsored symposium to present the ‘Results from Large-Scale Trials of the Sarabi Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait to Reduce Malaria Burden in Kenya\, Mali and Zambia’. It takes place on Friday\, 15 November from 7:00 to 8:45 in Room 343/344 (third floor) of the New Orleans Convention Center. The sponsored symposium\, held in conjunction with the ASTMH annual meeting and organised in partnership with PATH\, will include insights from ATSB project partners* on the entomological and epidemiological impact evaluation of the ATSB® (Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits). Participants include: \nAngela Harris\, Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC)\, UK and Busiku Hamainza\, of the Zambia Health Ministry will co-chair the session. Speakers include: \n\nSarah Staedke\, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: The impact of ATSB deployment in Western Kenya\nDaniel McDermott\, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: ATSB deployment in Western Kenya\nCaroline Ogwang\, Kenya Medical Research Institute\, Centre for Global Health Research: The epidemiologic impact of ATSB deployment in Western Kenya\nEric Ochomo\, Kenya Medical Research Institute\, Centre for Global Health Research: The entomologic impact of ATSB deployment in Western Kenya\nSeydou Doumbia\, University of Sciences\, Techniques\, and Technology of Bamako: The impact of ATSB deployment in Mali\nMahamadou Toure\, University of Sciences\, Techniques\, and Technology of Bamako: ATSB deployment in Mali\nSophie Sarrassat\, London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: The epidemiologic impact of ATSB deployment in Mali\nImmo Kleinschmidt\, London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: The epidemiologic impact of ATSB deployment in Mali\nMohamed Traore\, University of Sciences\, Techniques\, and Technology of Bamako: The entomologic impact of ATSB deployment in Mali\nGunter Muller\, University of Sciences\, Techniques\, and Technology of Bamako: The entomologic impact of ATSB deployment in Mali\nMegan Littrell\, PATH: The impact of ATSB deployment in Zambia\nErica Orange\, PATH: ATSB deployment in Zambia\nRuth Ashton\, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: The epidemiologic impact of ATSB deployment in Zambia\nJavan Chanda\, PATH: The entomologic impact of ATSB deployment in Zambia\n\nFor more on the ATSB project\, you can also attend presentations and posters outside of the sponsored symposium. A selection are highlighted below. Full details of all ATSB-related presentations visit the scientific program. \nOn Thursday November 14\, 12:00 – 1:45 Convention Center – Hall I-1 [1st Floor]:\n\n#6452 Community acceptability of attractive targeted sugar baits in a cluster randomized controlled trial in western Kenya\, Caroline Ogwang\, KEMRI\n#6175 Time to loss of physical integrity of attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) stations in western province\, Zambia: a survival analysis\, Refilwe Karabo\, Tulane University\n#6396 Attractive targeted sugar baits for malaria control in western Kenya (ATSB-Kenya): enrollment characteristics of cohort children and households\, Alice Kamau\, LSTM\n\nOn Friday November 15\, 11:00 – 11:15\, Convention Center – Room 393/394 [3rd floor]:\n\nEffect of Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits (ATSBs) on malaria incidence in children in Western Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial\, Caroline Ogwang\, KEMRI\n\nOn Friday November 15\, 12:00 – 12:45\, Convention Center – Hall I-1 [1st Floor]:\n\n#7027 Deployment of attractive targeted sugar baits in western Zambia: installation\, monitoring\, removal\, and disposal procedures during a phase III cluster randomized control trial\, Erica Orange\, PATH\n\nOn Saturday November 16\, 11:00 – 12:45\, Convention Center – Hall I-1 [1st Floor]:\n\n# 8030 Cost and cost-effectiveness of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSB): cluster randomized control trials (cRCT) in Zambia\, Kenya\, and Mali\, Brooke Mancuso\, Tulane University\n#8020 Community acceptance of a novel malaria intervention\, ATSB stations\, in the context of the ATSB Zambia phase III trial\, Erica Orange\, PATH\n\nOn Saturday November 16\, 6:00 – 6:45\, Convention Center – Room 353 [3rd Floor]:\n\nEntomological effects of attractive targeted sugar bait station deployment in western Zambia: vector surveillance findings from a two-arm cluster randomized phase III trial\, Javan Chanda\, PATH\n\nIVCC is also co-hosting an invitation-only workshop with Innovation to Impact (I2I) on Wednesday\, 13th November\, from 15:30 to 19:00. Co-hosted by Rosemary Lees (I2I) and Jason Richardson (IVCC)\, this workshop will address whether our current methods for evaluating Spatial Repellents (SR)—now under review by the Vector Control Advisory Group (VCAG)—are appropriate and sufficiently validated to produce robust evidence. In preparation\, we invite readers to share their insights on the current understanding of SR efficacy and optimal testing methods via a pre-meeting poll (link here). Although attendance is by invitation\, the organizers are committed to sharing the workshop’s outcomes with interested stakeholders. \n  \n* ATSB Project partners are: Westham Co\, IVCC\, PATH\, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine\, University of Science\, Technique and Technology of Bamako. \n  \nPlease visit the ASTMH event website for more information.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/ivcc-partners-at-american-society-of-tropical-medicine-astmh-2024/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20260404T125721
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SUMMARY:Assessing Fiber Innovations: IVCC at Dornbirn-GFC 2024
DESCRIPTION:From September 11th to 13th\, IVCC attended the 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC 2024) in Dornbirn\, Austria. While not a regular event in our calendar\, this conference was of strategic significance due to its focus on cutting-edge innovations in the fiber and textile industries. The event has established itself over six decades as a key meeting point for industry leaders\, researchers\, and innovators to share knowledge and shape the future of fibers and textiles. \n  \n \nDornbirn-GFC 2024 gathered more than 125 international speakers to present the latest developments in the field. This year’s program highlighted advances in fiber technologies that could reshape the industry\, making it an important occasion for IVCC to explore potential solutions to a critical challenge—reducing the cost of goods associated with the development of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). \nIVCC’s attendance was driven by the need to assess novel fiber designs and material innovations that could enhance ITN development. With rising costs of production\, it is crucial to explore alternatives that might lead to more affordable\, viable solutions for vector control products. IVCC’s ITN pillar team saw this as an opportunity to engage with fiber industry experts\, learn about new technologies\, and explore whether any of these could be applied to overcome formulation and cost challenges in our mission to develop innovative ITN products. \nBy attending the Dornbirn-GFC\, IVCC strengthened its understanding of the evolving fiber landscape and gained insights that could support future product development. The opportunity to network with industry professionals and exchange ideas aligns with our long-term goal of ensuring that lifesaving ITNs remain accessible and affordable. \nThese insights will be invaluable in shaping our strategies and exploring new directions for ITN design that balance innovation with cost efficiency. \nImage: Janneke Snetselaar\, Senior Technical Manager (left) and Danielle Brennan\, Senior Project Manager (right) at the 63rd Dornbirn Fiber Congress in Austria.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/assessing-fiber-innovations-ivcc-at-dornbirn-gfc-2024/
LOCATION:Kulturhaus Dornbirn\, 6850\, Austria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTSTAMP:20260404T125721
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SUMMARY:IVCC participates in ICTMM 2024 to advance vector control in the Indo-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:From September 19th to 23rd\, IVCC attended the International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria(ICTMM) 2024 in Kuching\, Malaysia. This congress\, hosted by the International Federation for Tropical Medicine\, highlighted global efforts and interdisciplinary research aimed at eliminating tropical diseases. \nIVCC’s attendance was driven by its Indo-Pacific Initiative (funded by the Australian Government’s Dept for Foreign Affairs and Trade)\, particularly the NATNAT project\, which seeks to tackle the growing challenge of malaria in Papua New Guinea (PNG). As malaria rises\, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) alone are insufficient to achieve elimination\, making the evaluation and adoption of novel vector control tools (VCTs) essential. \nNATNAT — which began in 2019 and was recently extended until 2027 — aims to strengthen PNG’s capacity to evaluate new VCTs\, including building laboratory and field capabilities\, conducting field evaluations\, and investigating community acceptance of these tools. The project\, which is led by Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR)\, Burnet Institute and James Cook University\, has also supported the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) in establishing a national network for assessing and adopting new interventions\, which is critical for bolstering malaria control in PNG. \nAt ICTMM\, IVCC partners presented the results of a study on the efficacy of a metofluthrin spatial emanator (SumiOne™) in coastal villages of PNG. The talk\, delivered by Michelle Katusele from the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR)\, showcased the promising impact of this novel VCT on malaria transmission. \nBy participating in ICTMM 2024\, IVCC deepened its understanding of tropical disease challenges and strengthened partnerships\, advancing efforts to bring new vector control solutions to the Indo-Pacific region. \n\n \nThe International Conference on Tropical Medicine and Malaria offered an opportunity for the IVCC IndoPacific Initiative team to meet with regional colleagues\, learn the latest news and discuss IVCC’s potential future work in the region. Pictured here\, with Dr. Macdonald are some of the colleagues\, who for decades\, have been leading entomology and vector control in the region. (Left to right): Prof. Indra Vythilingam\, U. Malaya; Jeffrey Hii (Australia); Chang Moh Seng\, U. Malaysia/Sarawak retired WHO/Cambodia; Leonard Ortega\, former SEARO Regional Advisor Malaria; former Myanmar WHO; Cecil Hugo\, founder Asian Collaborative Training Network Malaria (ACTMalaria); Dr. Michael Macdonald\, IVCC consultant; Prof. Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap\, Kasetsart University\, Thailand; Theeraphap’s faculty colleague and two of Cecil’s colleagues. \nFeature image: IVCC partner\, Dr Husna\, Research Officer at the Institute for Medical Research\, Malasyia Nurulhusna A. Hamid (left) and Jason Richardson\, Technical Manager (right) at the 21st ICTMM.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/ivcc-participates-in-ictmm-2024-to-advance-vector-control-in-the-indo-pacific/
LOCATION:Borneo Convention Centre Kuching\,\, 93050\, Malaysia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241105
DTSTAMP:20260404T125721
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SUMMARY:Securing a safer world: How Britain’s life sciences expertise can help end malaria
DESCRIPTION:During last week’s Labour Party Conference\, IVCC’s CEO Justin McBeath attended a breakfast roundtable hosted by Malaria No More UK. \n  \n \nThe roundtable offered the opportunity to present key voices from a range of speakers\, many with a strong background in malaria science to discuss how the UK can play its part more effectively in the global fight and why it is important that it does so. \nThe UK has been at the forefront of the fight against global diseases for centuries. As an important international donor\, the UK has led efforts to reduce the burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and across the globe. \nThe roundtable supported the recent publication of a practical\, evidence-based guide for how the newly established UK government can reinvigorate its fight against malaria. The pamphlet\, titled: ‘The Government’s First Steps to Ending Malaria’\, draws insight from global malaria experts\, including Justin McBeath who called for ministers to experience the innovation taking place across the country firsthand. He also highlighted how it is incumbent on the scientific community to equip policymakers with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions. \nUK-led research and innovation\, backed by direct funding from the UK Government or financed via multilateral institutions\, has played an important role supporting in Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) like IVCC; and in the development of new vector control tools such as dual active ingredient nets (ITNs) which averted an estimated 13 million malaria cases and approximately 24\,600 deaths in 21 countries between 2018 and 2023. \nContinued support for innovation in therapeutics\, vaccines\, vector control and diagnostics means that a malaria-free future is possible. \nBy bolstering international health initiatives such as the New Nets Project and Product Development Partnerships more broadly\, the UK cultivates a more secure\, resilient\, and prosperous global landscape. Investment in overseas aid for global health fosters international cooperation and economic stability. It strengthens diplomatic ties and reinforces the UK’s position as a global leader that is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals. \n  \nJessica Tole MP and Catherine West MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary Foreign\, Commonwealth & Development Office) with Victoria Fowler\, Head of UK Advocacy at Malaria No More UK. \n\n  \nImage credit: Hugo Bainbridge/Malaria No More UK
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/securing-a-safer-world-how-britains-life-sciences-expertise-can-help-end-malaria/
LOCATION:ACC Liverpool\, L3 4FP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260404T125722
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SUMMARY:Revolutionising malaria prevention at UNGA 2024
DESCRIPTION:IVCC staff had the opportunity to attend this week’s UNGA and participated in several important meetings with various stakeholders to discuss the role of vector control in efforts to eliminate malaria. David McGuire\, Director of Access and Country engagement participated in a Summit of the Future panel discussion: From Concepts to Communities: Innovations in Action along with representatives from ALMA\, RBM and Unitaid. The session explored how a group of partners collaborated to develop\, launch and scale-up dual-AI ITNs under the New Nets Project and the Net Transition Initiative. Participants shared lessons learned and how they might be applied to accelerate access to other innovative health products.\n\n\n\nDavid also attended a session co-hosted by United to Beat Malaria and RBM\, Next Chapter of Progress: Localization\, Innovation and Partnerships to End Malaria. A panel that included senior representatives from ALMA\, the Gates Foundation (IVCC BoT member\, Philip Welkhoff)\, PMI\, SC Johnson and the Global Fund discussed promising innovations in vector control\, treatments and vaccines\, and acknowledged the importance of increased domestic and multi-sector investment in locally led research and implementation. Panelists talked about their optimism that a tool-box capable of achieving elimination is on the horizon\, and the need for the political will and funding to translate innovation into sustained impact. \nChristen Fornadel\, Senior Technical Coordinator\, attended an important meeting hosted by Malaria No More\, RBM and MMV\, Racing Against Antimalarial Resistance: Driving Global Action to Support National Response Efforts. There is a growing recognition and effort among partners to improve coordination and integrated approaches that simultaneously address resistance to drugs and insecticides\, including market shaping efforts to address the increased costs of new products. \nIVCC is encouraged that the challenges\, opportunities and critical success factors that have been identified within our new strategy are all prominent and recurring topics that are repeatedly raised by participants from countries\, funders\, civil society\, academia and the private sector. \nIVCC’s Board of Trustees Chair\, Sherwin Charles and Board member\, Elizabeth Chizema are also attending UNGA 2024.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/revolutionising-malaria-prevention-at-unga-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
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SUMMARY:Vector Control: Insecticides and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The workshop and practical course brings together leading experts to discuss advanced methods in vector control and insecticide development. \nDerric Nimmo\, IVCC Technical Director\, delivered a session on ‘Insecticide Discovery to Impactful Products in endemic settings: Lessons Learned.’
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/vector-control-insecticides-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)\, Heraklion\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T090000
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Market Shaping
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will share content from the Foundations of Market Shaping (FMS) document and explores ket aspects of the market shaping practice across drugs\, diagnostics\, devices\, and vaccines. These elements will be linked to a real-world example: the New Nets Project. \nTom McLean\, Senior Advisor at IVCC\, is a speaker on the panel.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/foundations-of-market-shaping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260404T125722
CREATED:20240621T123117Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Global Health Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together researchers\, practitioners\, and policy makers\, industry and the medical community share ground-breaking solutions for prevention\, protection\, and response to future global threats.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/2024-global-health-security-conference/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre\, Sydney\, NSW 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
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SUMMARY:8th Pan-African Malaria Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Society\, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH)- Rwanda and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)\, is hosting the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference. The conference aims to bring together leading researchers\, policy makers\, and innovators to deliberate on the status of malaria in Africa\, share research findings\, and discuss the challenges and efforts of controlling malaria in the continent.
URL:https://www.ivcc.com/event-details/8th-pan-african-malaria-conference/
LOCATION:Kigali Convention Centre\, Kigali\, 6629\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:Conference
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