Center Activities

Training technology developers and users

People in training.

This unit of the GHDx Center, led by the University of Washington Departments of Global Health, of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases), and of Laboratory Medicine, offers a four-tier progressive training program to engage individuals with varied experience and backgrounds from the fields of assay and device development, clinical laboratories, and disease specialties. The Point-of-Care International Diagnostics Education Advancement (POC IDEA) training courses create a networked group of researchers trained in state-of-the-art technology and challenges for global health in low-resource settings. Individuals with this unique skill set will be more likely to develop technologies appropriate for use in low-resource settings, thus expediting the transition from research to meaningful clinical use.

POC IDEA progressive courses

The POC IDEA training system is implemented in four progressive courses. Key UW professors and staff manage curriculum content with significant input from PATH’s diagnostics development team. Courses are taught by UW professors and PATH researchers, including those who are recognized leaders in the fields of infectious diseases, laboratory diagnostics, point-of-care test development, and needs assessment in low-resource settings.

First Annual Course on Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Global Health

Dates: July 14–July 18, 2008
Location: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Application Deadline: May 15, 2008 (Deadline Extended)

For more information on how to apply, please download the course description and application form.

Tuition, travel, and housing costs

Once a candidate is accepted into the course, the GHDx Center will pay expenses necessary for that person to attend, including:

  • Coach class airfare to Seattle.
  • Round trip transportation between Sea-Tac airport and the University of Washington (UW).
  • Lodging for one person at the UW dormitories.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at the UW cafeteria.
  • Course tuition.
  • Transportation to course-related activities.

For inquires about the course, the application process, or cancellations, please contact Christine Makela at cem3@u.washington.edu.