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Deadline for receipt of applications:31 June 2003
The WHO Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
and PAHO/WHO invite research proposals in the following priority areas:
Proof-of-Principle Research
- Improvement of knowledge on vector-population genetics and mobility of Triatoma
dimidiata and Rhodnius prolixus.
- Studies on the vector peridomicile ecotope as a link between the sylvatic
and domiciliary infection cycles.
- Studies on the influence of ecological change on the vector population.
- Studies on the dynamics of native species of vector with the aim of prompt
intervention.
- Development of methods for control of non-domiciliated vectors.
- Development and evaluation of sensitive tools for vector detection in low-density
transmission areas.
- Studies on insecticide efficacy and the emergence of vector resistance.
- Studies on the specificity and sensitivity of non-conventional diagnostic
tests.
- Economic analysis of different programmatic alternatives for prevention
and control of the disease.
- Evaluation of social communication strategies in vector surveillance.
Implementation Research
- Characterization of intradomicile and sylvatic populations of triatomines
to identify new control strategies.
- Studies on the distribution and vectoral capacity of emerging triatomine
species, and on their relationship to the strain of parasite.
- Research on new indicators for assessing control programmes and their effects
on the community.
- Identification of determinants of effective implementation of T .cruzi safe
blood programmes.
How to Apply
Research proposal and reports should be submitted to:
Dr. Zaida Yadón
Regional Adviser on Communicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases Program
Pan-American health Organization
525 23rd Street NW
Washington, DC, 20037
Phone: (+1-202) 974 3856
Fax: (+1-202) 974 3656
Email: yadonzai@paho.org
All requests for additional information to also be sent to Dr. Yadón
at the above address.
Applications must be received by 31 June 2003.
Applications will be reviewed in September 2003 by a new Steering Committee
for Chagas Disease Research Activities in the American Region. This Committee
consists of experienced researchers and will review both new and existing research
projects, as well as recommending funding and budget allocation.
Website announcement: http://www.paho.org/english/hcp/hct/res/chagas-call-03.htm
