Explore cutting-edge science and policy strategies for malaria control and eradication in this comprehensive Harvard course.
Explore cutting-edge science and policy strategies for malaria control and eradication in this comprehensive Harvard course.
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and combating malaria, one of the world's deadliest diseases. It covers the scientific, technological, historical, political, social, and economic aspects of malaria control and eradication efforts. Learners will gain insights into the biology of malaria parasites, mosquito vectors, and human hosts, as well as the latest genomic tools and epidemiological approaches. The course emphasizes the application of modern data science to measure intervention effectiveness and inform policy-making. It explores the challenges of drug and insecticide resistance, advances in vaccine development, and the importance of adaptive surveillance systems. Through lectures, case studies, and expert interviews, participants will develop a comprehensive toolbox of knowledge and analytical skills to address malaria at local and global levels.
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What you'll learn
Understand the biology of malaria parasites, mosquito vectors, and human hosts
Apply genomic tools and molecular epidemiology to inform malaria policymaking
Analyze the impact of drug and insecticide resistance on malaria control programs
Use data science strategies to evaluate malaria intervention effectiveness
Develop skills in targeting and optimizing malaria interventions for maximum impact
Understand the principles of adaptive surveillance systems for malaria elimination
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There are 11 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers all aspects of malaria from molecular biology to global policy. It is structured into 11 modules, each focusing on a crucial aspect of malaria control and eradication. Topics include the biology of malaria parasites and mosquito vectors, genomic approaches to understanding malaria, social and environmental determinants, political analysis for malaria policy, surveillance-response approaches, and modern data science applications. The course emphasizes practical applications, using case studies from various countries to illustrate successful strategies and challenges in malaria control. Learners will gain skills in analyzing complex data, developing targeted interventions, and understanding the multifaceted approach needed for effective malaria elimination programs.
Setting the Stage for Malaria Elimination
Module 1
The Biology of Malaria, Part 1
Module 2
The Biology of Malaria, Part 2
Module 3
Vector Biology and the Dynamics of Malaria Transmission
Module 4
The Dynamics of Malaria Transmission
Module 5
Genomic Approaches to Malaria Elimination
Module 6
Social, Cultural, Behavioral, and Environmental Determinants of Malaria
Module 7
Political Analysis for Malaria
Module 8
Malaria Control and Elimination: Surveillance-Response Approaches
Module 9
Stratification: The Science of Malaria Elimination
Module 10
Modern Data Science Approaches to Malaria
Module 11
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Instructors
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Leading Malaria Biologist Revolutionizing Host-Parasite Research
Manoj Duraisingh, John LaPorte Given Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has transformed understanding of malaria through groundbreaking research on host-parasite interactions. Since joining Harvard in 2002, he has pioneered innovative approaches to studying how malaria parasites invade and grow within red blood cells. His laboratory combines reverse and forward genetics with cell biology and computational methods to identify critical molecules and pathways that could inform vaccine and drug development. His groundbreaking discoveries include uncovering how malaria parasites evade the immune system by switching genes on and off as they move between red blood cells. As lead investigator for the NIH-funded International Center for Excellence in Malaria Research in South Asia, he conducts collaborative studies in endemic areas focusing on P. vivax and P. falciparum pathogenesis. His research spans multiple areas including invasion biology, red blood cell determinants, epigenetic regulation, and zoonotic infections, while his work has secured significant funding from NIH and the Gates Foundation. Through his roles at Harvard and the Broad Institute, he continues to advance understanding of malaria biology while developing novel therapeutic strategies.
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Leading Disease Modeler Advancing Global Health Through Mathematical Innovation
Melissa Penny has transformed infectious disease research and public health policy through innovative mathematical modeling approaches. After earning her Ph.D. and building a distinguished career at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, she was appointed in 2023 as the inaugural Fiona Stanley Chair of Child Health Research at the University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia. Her groundbreaking work includes developing the OpenMalaria platform, providing critical evidence for the world's first malaria vaccine (RTS,S/AS01), and contributing to COVID-19 response as part of Switzerland's National Task Force. With over 18 years of experience, she leads international consortiums that inform WHO and global stakeholders on intervention strategies, combining sophisticated mathematical models with machine learning to evaluate disease dynamics and treatment effectiveness. Her research unit has grown to over 24 staff and students, while her publications have garnered nearly 6,000 citations. Through her new role in Australia, she continues to advance child health research while developing novel approaches to disease modeling that shape global health policy and intervention strategies
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