Epidemics

Module 1, "Origins (Epidemics past, present, and future)," provides an in-depth exploration of historic transitions and the emergence of epidemic infections. Students will gain insights into the origins of novel emerging infectious diseases and participate in panel discussions with leading experts.

Module 2, "Origins (Emergence and ecology of infectious diseases)," delves into the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases, including specific cases such as avian influenza and swine influenza. It also includes panel discussions on key topics related to disease emergence and control.

Module 3, "Origins (Medical Detective: Bug hunting in Epidemics)," focuses on the discovery and identification of novel microbes associated with infectious diseases. Students will explore the process of identifying the cause of emerging infections and how genetic data is used to understand viral evolution.

Module 4, "Spread (Infectious disease epidemiology)," provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of infectious disease transmission, including the epidemic curve, incubation period, transmissibility, and severity. Students will gain a deep understanding of the epidemiological aspects of infectious diseases.

Module 5, "Spread (Epidemiological triangle)," explores the epidemiologic triangle, including the effects of pathogens, host factors, and the environment on disease transmission. It also covers influenza immunity and transmission, as well as infectious disease modeling.

Module 6, "Spread (Infectious disease modeling)," delves into infectious disease modeling, evidence synthesis, and uncertainty in modeling. Students will learn about precision public health and gain insights into modeling infectious disease spread.

Module 7, "Control (Disease surveillance)," provides an overview of disease surveillance methods, including emerging infections and outbreak detection. Students will explore the use of multinational data sources in global models to inform vaccine policy.

Module 8, "Control (Non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI))," covers non-pharmaceutical interventions such as hygiene, isolation, and quarantine. It also includes panel discussions on outbreak alert and emergency response, as well as lessons learned from various outbreaks.

Module 9, "Control (Vaccination)," delves into the history and current issues of vaccination, how vaccines work, and their impact on populations. Students will explore vaccine confidence and hesitancy, as well as the economics of vaccination.

Module 10, "Communication (Communicating disease risk)," addresses risk communication in disease outbreaks and the public's perceptions of risk. It also covers the use of internet data for disease understanding and concludes with a farewell message and exit survey.