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
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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
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Instructors
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.
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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