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To:
National Focal Points for Microbiology, Observer
National Focal Points for Tuberculosis
Operational Contact Points for Bioinformatics
Operational Contact Points for Tuberculosis (Microbiology)
ERLTB-Net members
CC:
National Focal Points for Training, ECDC National Correspondents, National
Coordinators of ECDC Coordinating Competent Bodies
Dear colleagues,
As part of the GenEpi-BioTrain programme wave 5 (Tuberculosis), we are happy
to offer five spots for a bioinformatician for a 2-week exchange visit. The
exchange visits will take place from 16 - 27 March 2026 at Research Center
Borstel (RCB) in Germany.
The exchange visits are targeting bioinformaticians who already have some
experience with WGS data analysis. Potential candidates should bring their
own datasets which will be then analysed together with the trainers. In
addition, they should briefly describe their learning needs and training
wishes related to TB surveillance.
To apply, potential candidates should complete the following survey by
providing their contact details, a brief CV, and a paragraph describing
learning needs and training wishes related to Tuberculosis surveillance. The
survey also includes inquiries about their current bioinformatics skills.
Additionally, the National Focal Point for Microbiology (NMFP) should
provide a short document (Word or PDF) justifying the selection of this
individual for the training and how the host institute can benefit from
their participation. The potential candidate can attach this document within
the survey before submission. NMFPs can nominate up to two candidates per
country for the exchange visit.
Link: Nomination Two_week_exchange_visit_Tuberculosis
<https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2weekexchangevisitRCB>
We suggest that National Focal Points for Microbiology take the lead in the
nomination process and coordinate with the other NFPs.
ECDC will then select candidates that best match the criteria to participate
in the exchange visit. Please bear in mind, that as there is a limited
number of participants, nominating individuals does not guarantee their
participation in the training.
Of note: there will be no costs for training participants or countries, all
costs for training, per diem, accommodation and travel arrangements will be
covered.
When selecting nominees, the following should apply:
* Nominees must currently be employed in the public health sector in one of
the EU/EEA countries and their work should include tasks to actively apply
skills acquired as part of the training.
* Nominees should be selected by the NFPs in an effort to ensure maximum
impact of the training on the public health sector they serve, taking into
consideration:
* their projected period of implementation of skills at the institute
* possibilities of cascading training nationally
* direct use of the acquired skills
The deadline for nominations is Friday, 16th January 2026, EOB. We are aware
that this is a particularly busy period with the holiday season approaching.
If you encounter any difficulties or anticipate delays in submitting your
nomination, please let us know in advance so that we can work together to
find a suitable solution.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us
at <mailto:
[email protected]>
[email protected].
Best regards,
the ECDC Microbiology & GenEpi-BioTrain teams
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Gustav III:s boulevard 40, 169 73 Solna, Sweden
Phone +46 (0)8 58 60 10 00
www.ecdc.europa.eu
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