The Science Behind Malaria Control and Eradication

The 2011 Malaria Conference in Tuscany, Italy, will bring together leading scientists from diverse disciplines to focus on “The Science behind Malaria Control and Eradication”. Speakers will highlight the latest advances in malaria epidemiology, mathematical modeling, immunology, parasitology, vector biology, genomics and systems biology, and the ensuing discussions will consider the relevance of these advances to malaria control. The meeting will provide a forum to discuss cutting edge basic and applied research on malaria, with an emphasis on the development and implementation of measures intended to treat, control, and eliminate malaria. Specific sessions will highlight advanced and future technologies that will accelerate research and be required for the ambitious goal of malaria eradication, such as genome-based platforms, computational tools, and novel vaccine strategies. New scientific developments will also be shared through the use of featured poster sessions, and talks selected from submitted abstracts. The program will emphasize the inclusion of young scientists and scientists from endemic countries, and will provide a stimulating environment where students, postdoctoral fellows and junior investigators can present and discuss their research with the best minds in the field. The meeting offers an excellent opportunity to update on the most recent developments in both basic and applied research on malaria, and the potential for new approaches to control and eliminate malaria in different parts of the world.