Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response

Catalog description

This course provides knowledge and skills to prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. It explores zoonotic pathogens in wildlife, spillover dynamics, and pathogens spread through human populations. Students learn advanced epidemiological modeling and develop integrated strategies using the One Health framework. The course combines lectures, practicals, and a flipped classroom format with presentations and group projects. By integrating theoretical foundations with real-world applications, students gain the expertise needed to lead effective pandemic response efforts in a rapidly changing global environment.