EURÊKA Foundation Supports Advanced Training in Vaccinology Through Sponsorship From 2027, the EURÊKA Foundation (the charitable foundation created by ARCHIMED in 2014) will provide continuing support for a participant at ADVAC . This sponsorship is part of a collaboration with Fondation Mérieux, which organizes the ADVAC course. We are delighted that the EURÊKA Foundation is helping continue our support of ADVAC, a programme that Mike was passionate about.

I was privileged to participate in the 2026 Advanced Vaccinology Course in Annecy, France, an enriching experience that has significantly expanded my knowledge, skills, and professional network in the field of vaccines and immunization. The course provided a comprehensive overview of vaccinology, covering fundamental concepts in immunology and vaccine science, vaccine research and development, clinical evaluation, vaccine registration and regulation, immunization policy, prog

In May, I spent a wonderful day at the Fondation Mérieux in Annecy. I had the opportunity to sit in on several of the presentations and workshops, which really brought home the breadth and depth of this remarkable vaccinology training programme. The highlight was meeting our sponsored candidate, Dr Melkamu Ayalew, and learning more about his background and his work in Ethiopia. We shared a lovely lunch together with Dr Senouci, the course director, Angus Thomson, a course spe

This year we are excited to support Dr Melkamu Ayalew's attendance on the ADVAC course. Melkamu Ayaklew is a senior public health specialist with over 15 years of progressive experience across various levels of Ethiopia’s health system. His expertise spans maternal, child, and adolescent reproductive health, with a strong and sustained focus on immunization. Over the course of his career, he has served in multiple capacities, including technical expert, supervisor, consultant

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