Epidemics
Learn fundamental principles of infectious disease epidemics, from origins and spread to prevention and control in modern public health.
Learn fundamental principles of infectious disease epidemics, from origins and spread to prevention and control in modern public health.
This comprehensive course explores the science behind epidemics, examining the emergence, spread, and control of infectious diseases. Students learn about novel pathogen origins, epidemiological analysis, public health countermeasures, and crisis management. The curriculum combines fundamental scientific principles with expert panel discussions, covering topics from disease surveillance to risk communication. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary challenges in infectious disease control and next-generation informatics.
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What you'll learn
Understand the origins and spread of infectious disease epidemics
Analyze epidemiological data and disease transmission patterns
Evaluate public health countermeasures and interventions
Assess medical and social responses to outbreaks
Demonstrate knowledge of effective risk communication
Apply global perspectives to epidemic management
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46 assignments
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There are 10 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the fundamental principles of epidemics through ten detailed modules. Students explore the origins of novel pathogens, analysis of disease spread, and public health interventions for epidemic control. The curriculum integrates expert panel discussions, case studies, and next-generation informatics, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into managing infectious disease outbreaks.
Theme One: Origins (Epidemics past, present and future)
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Theme One: Origins (Emergence and ecology of infectious diseases)
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Theme One: Origins (Medical Detective: Bug hunting in Epidemics)
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Theme Two: Spread (Infectious disease epidemiology)
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Theme Two: Spread (Epidemiological triangle)
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Theme Two: Spread (Infectious disease modeling)
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Theme Three: Control (Disease surveillance)
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
Theme Three: Control (Non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI))
Module 8 · 6 Hours to complete
Theme Three: Control (Vaccination)
Module 9 · 8 Hours to complete
Theme Four: Communication (Communicating disease risk)
Module 10 · 3 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Public Health Leadership at The University of Hong Kong
Gabriel M. Leung is a prominent figure in public health, currently serving as the Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong. He is also a Chair Professor in the School of Public Health and an honorary consultant in family medicine and primary care. With a distinguished career that includes being Hong Kong's first Under Secretary for Food and Health, Leung has played a crucial role in shaping health policies and responses to public health crises, including the SARS outbreak and the H1N1 pandemic. His academic journey began at The University of Hong Kong, where he has been instrumental in establishing the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group and leading significant longitudinal studies such as the "Children of 1997" cohort. His research focuses on infectious diseases, health systems, and the socio-economic determinants of health, contributing to a deeper understanding of public health challenges in both local and global contexts. Leung's expertise is sought after by various national and international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the World Bank, reflecting his commitment to advancing public health through education, research, and policy development.
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Distinguished Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Modeling Expert
Dr. Joseph Wu serves as Professor at the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, where he leads groundbreaking research in infectious disease modeling and epidemiology. His expertise in mathematical modeling of disease transmission has been crucial in shaping public health responses to major epidemics, including influenza, SARS, and COVID-19. As head of the infectious disease modeling group at HKU, he focuses on pandemic preparedness, surveillance strategies, and epidemic mitigation, while serving on the Scientific Committee for Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection. His international influence extends through his role as an affiliated faculty member at Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Communicable Diseases Dynamics (CCDD), where he coordinates the annual infectious disease modeling course. His research contributions include developing sophisticated mathematical models to assess intervention strategies and predict disease spread patterns, earning him recognition as a leading authority in epidemiological modeling and public health policy development. His work has been instrumental in informing evidence-based responses to infectious disease outbreaks across Asia and globally
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