Strengthening Capacities of Influenza Laboratory Experts: WHO Practical Course on Influenza Virology, May 16–20, at the Research Institute of InfluenzaRII has conducted a training course on the practical aspects of influenza virology, curated by EuroWHO (Dr. Dmitriy Pereyaslov). The aim of the course was to improve knowledge and skills of physicians and virologists from CIS countries: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova. The program, composed by the RII National Influenza Centre staff, included lectures and practical lessons presented by leading RII investigators. Practical lessons took place at the Laboratory of Evolutional Variability of Influenza Viruses and the Laboratory of Cell Cultures. All the participants received appropriate certificates of completion. The program of the course can be viewed here. |