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Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Director, The School of Public Health (SPH) at San Diego State University

Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Main Areas of Interest

Tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and management
Respiratory health and infectious disease prevention
Emerging infectious diseases and their impact on global health

Techniques You Will Learn

Molecular Diagnostic Techniques:

PCR and advanced genomic analysis for TB detection
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Epidemiological Methods:

Data collection and analysis using statistical software
Disease modeling and prediction

Public Health Strategies:

Community health interventions
Policy development and health promotion

Modules

Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Overview: Introduction to the major infectious diseases impacting respiratory health.
Topics:
- Pathophysiology of infectious diseases
- Transmission dynamics
- Disease burden and public health implications
Techniques:
- Literature review
- Case study analysis

2. Tuberculosis

Overview: Comprehensive study of TB, focusing on biology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Topics:
- TB pathogenesis
- Diagnostic approaches
- Treatment regimens and resistance
Techniques:
- PCR for TB detection
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

3. Respiratory Health

Overview: Examination of respiratory infections and their impact on public health.
Topics:
- Common respiratory pathogens
- Prevention strategies
- Impact of infections on chronic respiratory diseases
Techniques:
- Epidemiological data analysis
- Community health assessments

4. Emerging Infectious Diseases

Overview: Study of emerging pathogens and their role in global health.
Topics:
- Identification of emerging infectious diseases
- Surveillance and monitoring techniques
- Case studies on recent outbreaks
Techniques:
- Disease modeling
- Risk assessment methodologies

5. Research Methodologies

Overview: Approaches to designing and conducting infectious disease research.
Topics:
- Research design and methodology
- Data collection and analysis
- Ethical considerations in research
Techniques:
- Statistical analysis using software
- Research proposal development

6. Practical Applications

Overview: Application of learned techniques to real-world infectious disease scenarios.
Topics:
- Practical diagnostic tools
- Public health intervention strategies
- Policy development and health promotion
Techniques:
- Hands-on diagnostic tool use
- Implementation of epidemiological strategies

Outcomes:

Gain in-depth knowledge of TB and respiratory infectious diseases
Develop skills in diagnostic and research methodologies
Understand public health approaches to managing infectious diseases

Important publications in this area

1. Tuberculosis (TB) Epidemiology and Management

Title: Assessing the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Tuberculosis Outcomes

Summary: This dissertation examines the relationship between socioeconomic factors and tuberculosis outcomes using National TB Surveillance System data.
Link to Document

Title: Neighborhood Socioeconomic Position and Tuberculosis Transmission: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Summary: This study links genotype results to National TB Surveillance System data to identify clusters in tuberculosis transmission.
Link to PDF

2. Respiratory Health and Infectious Disease Prevention

Title: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Tracking Using Internet Search Engine Data

Summary: This paper covers the use of internet search engine data for tracking respiratory syncytial virus and compares it with existing surveillance systems.
Link to PDF

Title: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 and Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance, California, USA, May 10, 2020–June 12, 2021

Summary: This study involves using a surveillance system to collect enhanced patient data and respiratory specimens for comprehensive testing in local county health departments and public health laboratories.
Link to Article

3. Emerging Infectious Diseases and Their Impact on Global Health

Title: Detection of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Search Engine Time Series Using Non-Specific Syndromic Surveillance with Effect-Size Filtering

Summary: This paper discusses the detection of health events through community surveillance using search engine data.
Link to PDF

Title: The State of US Health, 1990-2016: Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Among US States

Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of health patterns in the US and is used to inform national health priorities.
Link to Article

Title: Wastewater Monitoring for Infectious Disease: Intentional Relationships Between Academia, the Private Sector, and Local Health Departments for Public Health

Summary: Discusses the use of wastewater monitoring to track outbreaks of infectious diseases and the collaboration between academia, the private sector, and local health departments.
Link to PDF

Program Fee


Total Number of Modules	6
Time duration of Each module	30 minutes
Total Program Cost	$656.25

This program allows Merit Applications. If you successfully are awarded a merit application - Trialect will take care of all bench and service fees, but you will have to take care of travel and accommodation. All applications will be scrutinized under the merit category. Considering 50 million health professionals around the world, the chances of getting selected under the merit category would be very low.

Who Can Apply

Applicants should have a deep interest in infectious disease epidemiology

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Eyal Oren

Affiliation: Director, The School of Public Health (SPH) at San Diego State University

Address: 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182, United States

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