512904-FS2026-0-PHS: Journal Club "Infectious Disease Dynamics"





Root number 512904
Semester FS2026
Type of course Course
Allocation to subject Public Health Sciences Course Program
Type of exam not defined
Title PHS: Journal Club "Infectious Disease Dynamics"
Description On first Thursday of every month except semester break -Ongoing registration - participants can join this journal club at any time-

This journal club introduces students to the epidemiology of infectious diseases by critically assessing published articles in the
field. The goal is to promote interesting and informative discussions of recent papers covering the fields of modeling, epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health research, with a focus on infectious diseases.

Published article (preferable recent) about any infectious disease, with a focus on epidemiological methods, infection dynamics and statistical analysis. Powerpoint presentation of the publication, preferably following a reporting guideline for the type of study. Group discussion about any aspect of the presentation.
Activities / Program
-Choosing publication at least one week before the presentation
-Preparatory reading
-Presentation of paper by individual students
-Active discussion of papers in group
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
Link to another web site
Lecturers Jean Claude Makangara CigoloInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Sexual & Reproductive Health 
Prof. Dr. Nicola LowInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Sexual & Reproductive Health 
ECTS 1
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading attended
 
Dates Thursday 5/2/2026 12:00-13:00
Thursday 5/3/2026 12:00-13:00
Thursday 2/4/2026 12:00-13:00
Thursday 7/5/2026 12:00-13:00
Thursday 4/6/2026 12:00-13:00
Thursday 2/7/2026 12:00-13:00
 
Rooms
 
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