Epidemics II: Understanding Disease Spread
This course is part of Epidemics-Origins, Spread, Control and Communication.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental principles of infectious disease epidemiology and public health interventions in the 21st century. Students will learn about basic epidemiological concepts, the epidemiologic triangle model, evidence synthesis, and infectious disease modeling. The course features a special supplementary module on COVID-19 and includes expert panel discussions. Topics cover disease transmission timescales, pathogen evolution through case studies, host factors affecting disease spread, and environmental influences. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications in modern epidemic management.
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What you'll learn
Understand basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology
Analyze epidemic curves and disease transmission timescales
Explore pathogen evolution through real-world case studies
Evaluate how host factors affect disease transmission
Learn infectious disease modeling techniques
Assess uncertainty in epidemiological modeling
Skills you'll gain
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to infectious disease epidemiology, covering fundamental concepts and modern approaches to understanding disease spread. Students learn about the epidemiologic triangle, exploring relationships between pathogens, hosts, and environmental factors. The curriculum includes practical applications through case studies, mathematical modeling, and evidence synthesis. Special attention is given to current challenges including COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases.
Basic Concepts in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Module 1
Epidemiological Triangle
Module 2
Infectious Disease Modeling
Module 3
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Epidemics-Origins, Spread, Control and Communication
Instructors
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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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Distinguished Virologist and Emerging Infectious Disease Expert
Professor Guan Yi serves as Director of the State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as a leading authority in virology and infectious disease control. After completing his veterinary medicine training in China and doctoral studies at the University of Hong Kong, he has made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis of influenza and other emerging respiratory viruses. His research team's pivotal work during the 2003 SARS outbreak led to the identification of the SARS-Coronavirus and its origins in live animal markets, helping prevent a second outbreak in 2004. His expertise extends to avian influenza surveillance and control, establishing the first systematic influenza surveillance network in southern China, which has been crucial in tracking emerging viral threats. As a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Scientific American 50 Award and the Cheung Kong Achievement Award, he continues to lead critical research in emerging infectious diseases while maintaining active collaboration with international health organizations and serving as a key advisor to the Chinese government on disease control strategies
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