The registrations for some categories have been closed. If you are interested in potential remaining spots, please fill out the form: https://bit.ly/SchistoWaitingList
Registration fees:
Fees
Until
Until
After
Undergraduate Student
R$ 150.00
R$ 190.00
R$ 230.00
Graduate Student, Basic Education Teacher, and SUS Professional
R$ 260.00
R$ 300.00
R$ 340.00
Professional
R$ 420.00
R$ 460.00
R$ 500.00
Fiocruz workers
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Those considered Fiocruz workers: Employees, outsourced staff, scholarship holders (Technical support, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral).
Fiocruz workers must register using their institutional email.
Students must provide proof of enrollment at the time of registration.
Public school teachers or professionals working in the SUS must provide updated employment proof at the time of registration.
Affirmative Action:
For this edition of the symposium, we are committed to promoting inclusion and diversity by reserving registration exemption for 20% of the expected total slots (60) for individuals who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons with disabilities. The registration period will be from April 15th, 2024, to May 20th, 2024. Those interested in applying must carefully read the notice below and follow the provided instructions.
Abstract Submission Opens: May 2, 2024
Deadline for Abstract Submission: September 19, 2024
Results Announcement: October 25, 2024
Instructions for Abstracts and Posters
Link for abstract submission:
Submission Start Date: May 2nd, 2024 Submission Deadline: September 19th, 2024 Start of Reviews: September 20th, 2024 End of Reviews: October 18th, 2024 Acceptance Notification: October 25th, 2024
Registration Location:
Abstract submission is open from May 2nd until September 18th , through the following link:
Available Templates:
To ensure impartiality and neutrality in evaluations, focusing on content, equity, and equal opportunities, at the time of abstract submission, two PDF files will be requested: one complete for later dissemination purposes, and another anonymous file, without the authors' names, which will be used solely during the evaluation process. Abstracts should be prepared using the templates provided in the links below and follow the guidelines provided.
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
File Format:: Abstracts should be submitted in PDF format, using the template provided on the submission platform.
Language: All text should be written in english. .
Number of Abstracts: Each author can submit up to 5 abstracts .
Presentation Option: ndicate whether the work will be presented orally or in poster format. However, this choice does not guarantee the selected presentation format; the final decision will be made after evaluating all abstracts.
Title: The title should contain a maximum of 250 characters.
Authors: Up to 15 authors can be included. The format should be: Last name, initials of the first name (e.g., Santos, MS). Authors should be separated by semicolons. Indicate with an asterisk (*) the author responsible for presenting the work (oral or poster).
Institutional Affiliations: Affiliations should be numbered sequentially, indicating which author each affiliation corresponds to.
Abstract Character Limit: The abstract should be a maximum of 3000 characters. , with spaces.
Keywords: Provide 3 to 5 keywords , separated by semicolons.
Funding Agencies: If applicable, provide information about the agencies that funded the study.
Types of study: Original works, including case reports, will be accepted as long as they align with the event's scope and hold significant importance for the scientific community. Literature reviews, non-systematic bibliographic reviews, and experience reports will not be accepted.
Models: For poster - download template here
For oral presentation and for speakers download template here
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Diagnosis Education and Health Promotion Epidemiology, Organizational Aspects, and Primary Health Care Strategies for Control and Elimination, Sanitation, and One Health Intermediate Hosts Immunology, Immunopathology, Vaccines, and Clinical Aspects Treatment and New Drugs
Evaluation Criteria - Abstracts will be assessed according to the following criteria:
1. Abstract Title: The title should be clear, concise, and reflect the content of the work.
2. Objectives: The study's objectives should be explicitly stated, relevant, and aligned with the event's theme.
3. Methodology/Development: Describe the methodology used in detail. Methods should be appropriate to answer research questions or hypotheses.
4. Results: Data should be presented clearly and related to the study's objectives.
5. Conclusions: Conclusions should be consistent with the results obtained. The study's implications and contributions should be highlighted.
6. Language and Writing: Writing should be clear and objective. Special attention should be paid to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
7. Originality of the Work: Considers the degree of innovation and the study's contribution to the field of knowledge.
Each reviewer will assign scores from 0 to 100 for each criterion. The final score will be calculated as the simple average of the scores. Abstracts with a score of 70 or higher will be approved. The top-ranked abstracts in each thematic area will be selected for oral presentation, subject to availability.
Evaluation Process - Two experts will evaluate each abstract. If there is a discrepancy of more than 20% in the scores, a third expert will evaluate the abstract. In this case, the result will be the average of the two closest scores.
Course Name: Multidimensional Approach to Schistosomiasis: From Identification to Control
Registration period: 09/13/2024 to 10/31/2024
Attention: This course is exclusive to those who have already registered for the symposium.
Module I: What can the Ministry of Health data tell us about schistosomiasis?
Instructors: Deiviane Aparecida Calegar (MS), Reagan Nzundu Boigny (MS), and Sérgio Murilo Coelho de Andrade (MS)
Date: 11/09/2024 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Instituto Gonçalo Moniz - Fiocruz Bahia - Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Candeal, Salvador/BA - CEP 40296-710
Seats: 30 students
Objective: Train professionals involved in schistosomiasis surveillance, as well as others interested, to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret schistosomiasis data available in health information systems. The training will support the strategic planning and management of the Schistosomiasis Control Program (PCE) actions in Brazilian territories. The course covers the stages of Public Health Surveillance, PCE, SINAN, SISPCE, Data Tabulation, Descriptive Data Analysis, and Software Use.
Module II: Introduction to Geoprocessing and QGIS: Basic Concepts for Application in Public Health Case Studies
Instructors: Patrícia Parreiras (IRR/Fiocruz Minas) and Wilson Araújo (IRR/Fiocruz Minas)
Date: 11/09/2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM OR 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (one group per session)
Location: Instituto Gonçalo Moniz - Fiocruz Bahia - Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Candeal, Salvador/BA - CEP 40296-710
Seats: 10 students
Objective: Provide participants with an introduction to the open-source QGIS software, used for geoprocessing analysis. The course will cover the creation of thematic maps with basic geoprocessing tools.
Module III: Parasitological Techniques in Schistosomiasis Diagnosis
Instructors: Lucio Barbosa (EBMSP) and Carina Pinheiro (UFBA)
Date: 11/09/2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM OR 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (one group per session)
Location: Instituto Gonçalo Moniz - Fiocruz Bahia - Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Candeal, Salvador/BA - CEP 40296-710
Seats: 20 students
Objective: Train participants in the applications and use of key parasitological techniques for diagnosing schistosomiasis, with a focus on practical application and result interpretation.
Module IV: Immunological Techniques in Schistosomiasis Diagnosis
Instructors: Luciana Cardoso (UFBA), Bárbara Castro-Pimentel (UFBA), and Rafaela Hidalgo (EUROIMMUN)
Date: 11/09/2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM OR 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (one group per session)
Location: Instituto Gonçalo Moniz - Fiocruz Bahia - Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Candeal, Salvador/BA - CEP 40296-710
Seats: 20 students
Objective: Train students in the immunodiagnosis of schistosomiasis, focusing on the use of serology as a diagnostic aid, its limitations, and advancements. The course will also cover the use of ELISA and immunofluorescence for detecting specific antibodies against Schistosoma species .
Module V: Medical Malacology, Focusing on Planorbids and Schistosoma mansoni
Instructors: Aline Carvalho de Mattos (IOC/Fiocruz) and Elizangela Feitosa da Silva (IOC/Fiocruz)
Date: Date: 11/09/2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM OR 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (one group per session)
Location: Instituto Gonçalo Moniz - Fiocruz Bahia - Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Candeal, Salvador/BA - CEP 40296-710
Seats: 20 students
Objective: Train students in Medical Malacology, focusing on the identification of Biomphalaria species, the intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni in Brazil.
Module VI: Clinical Management of Schistosomiasis
Instructors: Isadora Cristina de Siqueira (IGM/Fiocruz), Mateus Santana do Rosário (IGM/Fiocruz, Uneb), Antônio Carlos Bandeira (SESAB)
Date: 11/10/2024 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Hotel Deville Prime Salvador
Seats: 150 students
Objective: Update health professionals on the diagnosis, treatment, and effective management of schistosomiasis. The course will cover the clinical aspects of infection by Schistosoma mansoni, focusing on its different clinical presentations, treatment criteria, and management of complications, including neuro-schistosomiasis. Current guidelines and clinical case discussions will provide a comprehensive view of best practices for managing this condition.
Student registration and selection
To participate in the pre-symposium course modules, you must fill out the form available at this link: https://bit.ly/CursosPreSimposioSchisto . The selection of participants will be carried out by the course committee, and after evaluation, a response will be sent to the registered email address.
The candidate can register for up to three different modules, considering the compatibility of schedules.
Evaluation
At the end of each module, students must complete an evaluation.
Certificate
Certificates will reflect a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 10 hours, depending on the number of modules the student has enrolled in.
The certificate will include the student’s name, the number of instructional hours, attendance, and average grades.
