Courses & Training

In addition to the direct advantages that come with developing skills, our training initiatives promote discussion, mutual support, and the creation of networks of experts that stand the test of time. This interconnection is a key factor that we emphasize whatever the content and duration of the course.

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Context-specific training

Intensive courses

Intensive courses on key issues in vaccinology (ADVAC), diagnostics (ACDx) and Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are running every year for one or two weeks at the Les Pensières.

Find out more about the intensive courses

Degree courses

Degree courses, such as the three trimester BAMS (Bachelor in Applied Medical Sciences) course in Mali and Haiti, have been created to train laboratory technicians and strengthen diagnostic capacity.

The BAMS program strengthens technicians’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with a focus on best practices and logistics. The course is given in partnership with the School of Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (ESTBB) of the Catholic University of Lyon. BAMS’ local partners are the National Public Health Laboratory (LNSP) in Haiti and the Charles Mérieux Center for Infectious Disease in Mali.

Find out more about the degree courses

Short courses

Short courses, held locally and regionally, are part of the projects and laboratory networks that we support. Thus, molecular biology, molecular immunology, and molecular diagnostics courses are offered to members of the GABRIEL network. Also, 14 training modules are delivered through the RESAOLAB network in West Africa. Some of these short courses are themed:

• “Vaccinology in Africa”: running since 2013, this initiative is coordinated by Jenner Institute and supported by the Mérieux Foundation and its industry partners. It is designed to improve medical practice for preventing infectious diseases through vaccination.
• WASH (water/hygiene/nutrition) integrated training program: organized by the Bioforce Institute at the Charles Mérieux Center for Infectious Disease in Mali. Jointly funded by UNICEF and the Mérieux Foundation, under a partnership with Action Against Hunger these courses are aimed at health and sanitation professionals, with a view to promoting sustainable access to quality services.
• Health education programs: running in Madagascar, Haiti and Mali.
• Training for trainers, to support the coordination of projects that cater to local needs: in several West African countries (Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Guinea, Niger, Togo and Mali) and in Laos.