Skills Building Workshop at Gangtok, Sikkim
- Date: May 14th & 15th 2013 -
Fogarty International
Center INDO-US
Program in Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases
The Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan (CNCD) Fogarty initiative focuses on locations in India experienc-ing acute, detrimental effects of urbanization: Northeast India (Assam and Sikkim) and South Central India (Karnataka). The goals are to reduce the training gap and increase research capacity for CNCDs. It also focuses on behavioral conditions that receive little attention .
This two day workshop provides a broad foundation for aspiring research-ers in the field of CNCDs.
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Why?
o Because we will develop sustain-able partnerships to intervene with some of the most burden-some CNCDs
o Public health relevant research capacity needs to be strength-ened
Who is it For?
Professionals working in CNCDs; doctors, nurses, researchers and other public health professionals, NGO members and community part-ners. Recommended for individuals who want to learn grant writing skills, research ethics and for those inter-ested in initiating research.
How will you benefit?
o Learn the fundamentals of research, program design and the ethical con-duct of research activities with a focus on CNCDs.
o Develop the basic do’s and don'ts when writing grants and receive advice about where and how to apply for funding. Receive helpful tips from ex-perienced researchers.
o Access and comprehend the training opportunities at NIMHANS, Bangalore and the University of Florida, USA.
Who will you learn from?
Faculty from the National Institute of Men-tal Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore and the University of Florida, USA
For more information contact:
Department of Epidemiology
College of Public Health & Health Professions
College of Medicine
University of Florida
Email:[email protected]
* This info was sent by Linthoi Akoijam who can be contacted at alinthoi(at)yahoo(dot)com
This Post is uploaded on May 08, 2013
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