Malaria Molecular Surveillance Study Design workshop

This workshop was designed to meet the critical need for training in study design and sample size calculation, tailored specifically for researchers and practitioners working in malaria molecular surveillance (MMS). The primary objective was to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge that they could apply to their own studies and share with colleagues at their institutions. Additionally, by hosting all lectures and interactive materials on a freely accessible website, we aimed to create a lasting public good resource to support the broader research community and foster improved understanding of the utility of genomic surveillance for the community.

Several topics relevant to MMS study design are covered, including:

• Statistical power
• Sample size calculation
• Estimating prevalence
• Measuring changes in prevalence
• Cluster-based study design and intra-cluster correlation
• Guest lectures from experts conducting MMS studies

The materials (lectures and tutorials) can be undertaken independently.