Epidemics I
Learn about the science, prevention, and control of epidemics in this free online course. Join leading scientists from HKU as they discuss the origins of novel pathogens and explore topics such as past epidemics, Ebola and Zika outbreaks, and the ecology of infectious diseases. Gain valuable insights from world-leading experts in epidemics and enhance your knowledge in global health informatics. Enroll now and become a medical detective in the field of epidemics.
Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this free online course. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this course will feature a supplementary module on COVID-19 and panel discussions with world-leading experts in epidemics.
This is the first (origins of novel pathogens) of the four courses, covers these topics:
Epidemics: Past, Present and Future
Discussion on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, and Supplementary Module on NextGeneration Informatics for Global Health
Ecology, Evolution and Emergence of Infectious Diseases
Medical Detective: Bug Hunting in Epidemics