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	== Advantages ==		== Advantages ==
	- '''Quality of Output''': LaTeX produces high-quality, professional-looking documents.		* '''Quality of Output''': LaTeX produces high-quality, professional-looking documents.
	- '''Automation''': Many aspects of document formatting are automated, reducing the need for manual adjustments.		* '''Automation''': Many aspects of document formatting are automated, reducing the need for manual adjustments.
	- '''Flexibility''': LaTeX is highly customizable, allowing users to define their own styles and commands.		* '''Flexibility''': LaTeX is highly customizable, allowing users to define their own styles and commands.

	== Disadvantages ==		== Disadvantages ==
	- '''Learning Curve''': LaTeX has a steep learning curve for new users, particularly those unfamiliar with programming or markup languages.		* '''Learning Curve''': LaTeX has a steep learning curve for new users, particularly those unfamiliar with programming or markup languages.
	- '''Complexity''': For simple documents, LaTeX can be more complex than necessary.		* '''Complexity''': For simple documents, LaTeX can be more complex than necessary.

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==

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	~~{{Infobox university~~		[[File:LaTeX example.svg\|thumb]] [[File:LaTeX logo.svg\|thumb]] LaTeX
	~~\| name = London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine~~
	~~\| image = LSHTM_Logo.png~~
	~~\| established = 1899~~
	~~\| type = Public~~
	~~\| director =~~ [[~~Liam Smeeth]]~~
	\| ~~city = [[London~~]]
	~~\| country =~~ [[~~United Kingdom]]~~
	~~\| website = [https~~:~~//www~~.~~lshtm.ac.uk/ lshtm.ac.uk~~]
	}}

	~~The '''London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine''' ('''LSHTM''')~~ is a ~~renowned public research university in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. It is a constituent college of~~ the ~~[[University~~ of ~~London]] and specializes in public health~~ and ~~tropical medicine~~. ~~LSHTM~~ is ~~recognized globally~~ for ~~its contributions to research, postgraduate studies,~~ and ~~continuing education~~ in the ~~fields~~ of ~~public health~~ and ~~tropical medicine~~.		LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system; it includes features designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation. LaTeX is the de facto standard for the communication and publication of scientific documents. It is widely used in academia for the preparation of theses, articles, and books.

	== History ==		== History ==
	~~The LSHTM~~ was ~~founded~~ in ~~1899~~ by [[~~Sir Patrick Manson~~]]~~, who is often referred to as~~ the ~~"father of tropical medicine." The school was initially established to address the need for research and training in tropical diseases, which were a significant concern~~ for the [[~~British Empire~~]] ~~at the time~~. ~~Over~~ the ~~years, LSHTM has expanded its focus to include a wide range~~ of ~~public health issues, including infectious diseases, epidemiology, and global health~~.		LaTeX was originally written in 1984 by [[Leslie Lamport]] and has become the dominant method for using the [[TeX]] typesetting system. TeX was created by [[Donald Knuth]] in 1978 as a way to ensure that the quality of mathematical typesetting was maintained.

	== ~~Academic Programs~~ ==		== Features ==
	~~LSHTM offers~~ a ~~variety~~ of ~~academic programs, including:~~		LaTeX is a markup language that allows authors to focus on the content of their documents rather than the formatting. It uses a system of commands and environments to control the structure and appearance of the document.

	* [[Master of ~~Science]] (MSc) degrees in fields~~ such as ~~public health~~, ~~epidemiology~~, ~~and global health policy.~~		=== Document Structure ===
	* [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) programs in various disciplines related to public health and tropical medicine.		A typical LaTeX document is structured into sections, subsections, and paragraphs. The document begins with a \documentclass command, which specifies the overall layout of the document, such as article, report, or book.
	* Short courses and professional development programs for health professionals.

	~~The school~~ is ~~known for~~ its ~~rigorous academic standards and its emphasis on research~~-~~led teaching~~.		=== Mathematical Typesetting ===
			One of LaTeX's most powerful features is its ability to typeset complex mathematical formulas. This is achieved through the use of the [[AMS-LaTeX]] packages, which provide a comprehensive set of tools for mathematical typesetting.

	== ~~Research~~ ==		=== Bibliographies and Citations ===
	~~Research at LSHTM is organized into three faculties:~~		LaTeX supports the creation of bibliographies and citations through the use of the [[BibTeX]] tool. This allows for the automatic formatting of references according to a specified style.

	* Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health		=== Cross-referencing ===
	* Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases		LaTeX provides robust support for cross-referencing within documents. This includes the ability to reference sections, figures, tables, and equations.
	* Faculty of Public Health and ~~Policy~~

	~~The school~~ is ~~involved~~ in ~~numerous research projects and collaborations worldwide~~, ~~addressing critical health challenges such as [[malaria]]~~, ~~[[HIV/AIDS]]~~, and ~~[[tuberculosis]]~~.		== Usage ==
			LaTeX is used extensively in academia, particularly in the fields of mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, chemistry, and economics. It is also used for the publication of scientific journals and books.

	== ~~Notable Alumni~~ ==		== Advantages ==
	~~LSHTM has a distinguished list~~ of ~~alumni who have made significant contributions~~ to ~~public health~~ and ~~medicine, including:~~		- '''Quality of Output''': LaTeX produces high-quality, professional-looking documents.
			- '''Automation''': Many aspects of document formatting are automated, reducing the need for manual adjustments.
			- '''Flexibility''': LaTeX is highly customizable, allowing users to define their own styles and commands.

	* [[Sir Andrew Haines]], former director of LSHTM and a leading figure in global health.		== Disadvantages ==
	* [[Dr. Peter Piot]], co-discoverer of the Ebola virus and former director of [[UNAIDS]].		- '''Learning Curve''': LaTeX has a steep learning curve for new users, particularly those unfamiliar with programming or markup languages.
			- '''Complexity''': For simple documents, LaTeX can be more complex than necessary.
	== ~~Campus~~ ==
	~~The main campus of LSHTM is located in the [[Bloomsbury]] area of London~~, ~~close to other University of London institutions~~. ~~The school also has research centers and collaborations in various parts of the world~~, ~~particularly in Africa and Asia~~.

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
	* [[~~Public health~~]]		- [[TeX]]
	* [[~~Tropical medicine~~]]		- [[BibTeX]]
	* [[~~Epidemiology~~]]		- [[AMS-LaTeX]]
	* [[~~University of London~~]]		- [[Leslie Lamport]]
			- [[Donald Knuth]]
	~~== External links ==~~
	* [~~https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/ Official website~~]

	{{~~University of London}}~~		{{LaTeX}}
	~~{{Public health schools~~}}

	[[Category:~~University of London~~]]		[[Category:Typesetting]]
	[[Category:~~Public health education~~]]		[[Category:Markup languages]]
	[[Category:~~Tropical medicine]]~~		[[Category:Scientific writing]]
	~~[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1899]]~~
	~~[[Category:Medical research institutes in the United Kingdom~~]]

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{{Infobox university
| name = London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
| image = LSHTM_Logo.png
| established = 1899
| type = Public
| director = [[Liam Smeeth]]
| city = [[London]]
| country = [[United Kingdom]]
| website = [https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/ lshtm.ac.uk]
}}

The '''London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine''' ('''LSHTM''') is a renowned public research university in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. It is a constituent college of the [[University of London]] and specializes in public health and tropical medicine. LSHTM is recognized globally for its contributions to research, postgraduate studies, and continuing education in the fields of public health and tropical medicine.

== History ==
The LSHTM was founded in 1899 by [[Sir Patrick Manson]], who is often referred to as the "father of tropical medicine." The school was initially established to address the need for research and training in tropical diseases, which were a significant concern for the [[British Empire]] at the time. Over the years, LSHTM has expanded its focus to include a wide range of public health issues, including infectious diseases, epidemiology, and global health.

== Academic Programs ==
LSHTM offers a variety of academic programs, including:

* [[Master of Science]] (MSc) degrees in fields such as public health, epidemiology, and global health policy.
* [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) programs in various disciplines related to public health and tropical medicine.
* Short courses and professional development programs for health professionals.

The school is known for its rigorous academic standards and its emphasis on research-led teaching.

== Research ==
Research at LSHTM is organized into three faculties:

* Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health
* Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
* Faculty of Public Health and Policy

The school is involved in numerous research projects and collaborations worldwide, addressing critical health challenges such as [[malaria]], [[HIV/AIDS]], and [[tuberculosis]].

== Notable Alumni ==
LSHTM has a distinguished list of alumni who have made significant contributions to public health and medicine, including:

* [[Sir Andrew Haines]], former director of LSHTM and a leading figure in global health.
* [[Dr. Peter Piot]], co-discoverer of the Ebola virus and former director of [[UNAIDS]].

== Campus ==
The main campus of LSHTM is located in the [[Bloomsbury]] area of London, close to other University of London institutions. The school also has research centers and collaborations in various parts of the world, particularly in Africa and Asia.

== Also see ==
* [[Public health]]
* [[Tropical medicine]]
* [[Epidemiology]]
* [[University of London]]

== External links ==
* [https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/ Official website]

{{University of London}}
{{Public health schools}}

[[Category:University of London]]
[[Category:Public health education]]
[[Category:Tropical medicine]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1899]]
[[Category:Medical research institutes in the United Kingdom]]