ABOMEY-CALAVI UNIVERSITY 2 UNIVERSITY Medical and Veterinary Entomology REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER OF COTONOU One primordial objective of Medical and Veterinary Entomology is to opti- mise control methods and strategies against vector-borne diseases of hu- man and animal interest. To meet that goal, research needs to INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN MEDICAL be oriented towards a precise under- AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY standing of vectors’ role and behaviour in their given ecosystems to, in turn, reduce disease transmission, particu- larly in the context of a changing envi- Placing of a tsetse fly-trap in Burkina Faso. Field-work on the vector of African Trypanosomosis by second-year IME students 2007 ©IME ronment (climatic change, human modi- fications). Cotonou, Benin Because challenges are manifold, Montpellier, Entomologists must take a multidiscipli- nary approach in order to succeed: Cli- Institutions Partnership mate, Wars, Economic Pressure, Cul- tural Practices impact the way a dis- ease is transmitted and thus the way it ABOMEY-CALAVI UNIVERSITY could be controlled. Future Entomolo- MONTPELLIER 2 UNIVERSITY REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH gists will need to look at the large pic- RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT ture of an increasingly global world ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER OF COTONOU while mastering the local dynamics of vector-borne diseases.

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http://www.miemv.org Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) - Method recommended by the WHO to fight Malaria ©WHO/TDR Objectives Admission Requirements Two Diplomas in One The International Master in medical and vet- Students wishing to attend the IME must have a Bache- The International Master of medical and veterinary erinary Entomology (IME) is a teaching programme lor of Science (BSc) or equivalent in Life Science: Popula- Entomology (IME) is an academic option at 2 Universities: nd for 2 year Master students (M2). Its scientific and tion , , Genetics, etc. University of Abomey Calavi (UAC) in Bénin, Africa educational objectives are to develop a compre- Medicine, or Veterinary students must also University of Montpellier 2 (UM2) in France, Europe hensive training on research areas such as vector have a MSc or equivalent in Life Science. systematic, vector biology and ecology, population Courses will be taught in English or French depend- Sponsors and stakeholders include: IRD, French genetics, genomics and vector control. ing on the nationality of the lecturer. Students should there- Cooperation, World Health Organisation, Institut Pasteur, Theoretical courses allow students to gain the fore understand both languages. The written report and oral Centre for scientific research and surveillance on emerg- necessary basis and common knowledge. Labora- presentation can be done either in English or French, fol- ing diseases in the Indian Ocean (CRVOI), USAID, tory and field-work practices provide a hands-on lowing the candidate’s preference. CIRAD, MRTC, Vector Control Industry, ANR, TWAS, FP7 experience. Research training practice initiate stu- -European Commission… dents into real research conditions. Research train- Student Application ing practices are accomplished by oral presentations Since its creation in 2007, the IME has wel- Prospective IME students should apply in march comed a total of 76 students from 24 nationalities of a written report at the end of the academic year. through our website: www.miemv.org. Our website lists The IME’s professional objective is to optimise admission requirements. A first selection on candidates will and 3 continents (Africa, Europe, South America). the preparation of future PhD students into the dif- be done on the completion of these requirements. ferent options - public health, veterinary, teaching Candidates meeting requirements will be notified in April and research. by e-mail and will need to submit a full application by May

through the website. Location Full applications are examined in June by the IME’s Pedagogical and Technical Committee. Theoretical courses take place at the Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP) of Ouidah in Benin. Laboratory and field-work practices are performed in General Organisation endemic regions of West Africa. Theoretical courses: 6 weeks - 3 Teaching Units of 26 Research training practice are carried out in certified hours each (total of 15 ECTS*) with additional scientific host laboratories situated mainly in Europe, Africa and lectures, exercises (analysis of publications, oral presenta- South America. tions) and round tables. Anopheles gambiae - main malaria vector Field-work practices: 4 weeks – 2 Teaching Units of in tropical Africa ©WHO/TDR 26 hours each (total of 10 ECTS*) Laboratory-work practices: 2 weeks – 1 Teaching For more information, contact the Scientific and Unit of 26 hours (total of 5 ECTS*) Administrative Secretary and visit the IME’s website Research training practice: 5 months in a certified www.miemv.org host laboratory. The work performed during the internship will be displayed in a written report that will be presented orally in June (total of 30 ECTS*). Direction Pr Martin Akogbeto UAC, [email protected] Laboratory practices in CREC Benin - Pr Catherine Moulia UM2, [email protected] Second-year IME students 2007 ©IME Scientific and Administrative Secretary Dr T Baldet coordinator, [email protected] Pr G Duvallet assistant coordinator, [email protected] Mme I Falade administrator IRSP, [email protected] Mr FW Zoumenou administrative assistant, [email protected] Host country Mr N Hounmasse logistician, [email protected] Research laboratory *ECTS : European Credit Transfer and accumulation System