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Surveillance Systems and Outbreak Detection

Prof. Eyal Oren, Director, The School of Public Health (SPH) at San Diego State University

Surveillance Systems and Outbreak Detection

Main Areas of Interest

Surveillance Systems
Outbreak Detection
Public Health Practice
Global Health
Epidemiology
Socioeconomic Factors in Health Outcomes
Emerging Infectious Diseases

Next available slots in February 2025

Disclaimer: Prof. Eyal Oren is affiliated with San Diego State University, and this program reflects his expertise. However, it is independently hosted and not endorsed by or affiliated with San Diego State University. Certificates issued will note Dr. Oren's affiliation but do not imply university endorsement.

Techniques You Will Learn

Automated Alert Systems
Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance
Syndromic Surveillance Using Search Engine Data
Genotype Data Analysis Linked to Surveillance Systems
Socioeconomic and Health Outcome Data Analysis
Emerging Technology Integration in Public Health

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Surveillance

Overview: This module provides a foundation in the principles and practices of public health surveillance, focusing on the role of surveillance systems in detecting and monitoring disease outbreaks.

Topics:

Principles of Public Health Surveillance
History and Evolution of Surveillance Systems
Types of Surveillance Systems
Case Studies in Surveillance

Techniques:

Data Collection Methods
Analysis of Surveillance Data
Use of Surveillance Systems in Public Health

Module 2: Automated Alert Systems in Public Health

Overview: This module delves into the development and implementation of automated alert systems to identify public health threats promptly.

Topics:

Automated Alert Mechanisms
Case Studies on Automated Alerts
Integration with Public Health Delivery Systems

Techniques:

Designing Automated Alert Systems
Data Integration and Analysis
Implementation Strategies

Module 3: Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance

Overview: Focuses on sentinel surveillance systems for respiratory viruses, with a case study on COVID-19 surveillance in California.

Topics:

Sentinel Surveillance Systems
COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses
Data Collection and Analysis

Techniques:

Enhanced Patient Data Collection
Comprehensive Testing Protocols
Analysis of Sentinel Data

Module 4: Syndromic Surveillance Using Search Engine Data

Overview: Explores the innovative use of search engine data for non-specific syndromic surveillance to detect infectious disease outbreaks.

Topics:

Non-Specific Syndromic Surveillance
Use of Search Engine Data
Case Studies on Outbreak Detection

Techniques:

Effect-Size Filtering
Data Analysis from Search Engines
Real-Time Surveillance Implementation

Module 5: Socioeconomic Factors and Health Outcomes

Overview: Examines the impact of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes, with a focus on tuberculosis.

Topics:

Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Health
Tuberculosis Transmission and Outcomes
Public Health Disparities

Techniques:

Socioeconomic Data Analysis
Linking Genotype and Surveillance Data
Retrospective Cohort Studies

Module 6: Emerging Technologies in Public Health

Overview: Discusses the role of emerging technologies in reducing medication errors, adverse drug events, and enhancing public health surveillance.

Topics:

Technology Integration in Public Health
Medication Error Reduction
Adverse Drug Event Prevention

Techniques:

Evaluation of Emerging Technologies
Data Security and Confidentiality
Real-World Application Analysis

Important Publications

Health Action, Washington, USA

Summary: This paper discusses automated alerts generated for public health actions, with a focus on public health delivery systems.
Link to PDF

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

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

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

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

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

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

Modeling Infection Methods of Computer Malware in the Presence of Vaccinations Using Epidemiological Models: An Analysis of Real-World Data

Summary: This paper analyzes computer malware infection methods using epidemiological models and highlights the importance of public health-like interventions.
Link to PDF

Impact of Emerging Technologies on Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events

Summary: This paper evaluates the impact of new technologies on medication errors and adverse drug events in health systems.
Link to Article

These papers provide a comprehensive view of Eyal Oren's contributions to public health surveillance systems and outbreak detection.

Program Fee


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

Who Can Apply

Those interested in Surveillance Systems and Outbreak Detection (Public Health Practice, Surveillance Systems, Global Health)

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Eyal Oren

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

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

Website URL: https://publichealth.sdsu.edu/overview/

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