515879-FS2026-0-Neglected Infectious Diseases and Populations (NIDP)





Root number 515879
Semester FS2026
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Interdisciplinary Studies - Faculty of Science
Type of exam Oral exam
Title Neglected Infectious Diseases and Populations (NIDP)
Description The Neglected Infectious Diseases and Populations (NIDP) lecture series is an interdisciplinary teaching program designed to investigate and anticipate neglected infectious diseases (NDs) through a holistic approach that integrates clinical, epidemiological, political, and economic perspectives.
The goal of the course is to educate future professionals who may play a pivotal role in addressing the emergence and re-emergence of these diseases, particularly as global challenges, such as climate change and socio-political instability, increase the likelihood of their spread to previously unaffected regions. It will cover four main topics:
1. Pathogen Biology and the Host Immune Response.
2. Epidemiology of the Neglected Diseases.
3. Economic Challenges related to Neglected Diseases and Affected Populations.
4. The Socio-Political Dimensions of the Neglected Diseases.
Lectures will be delivered by experts from these fields, including members of the Multidisciplinary Centre for Infectious Diseases (MCID) at the University of Bern, as well as specialists from Swiss institutions such as the Swiss Tropical and Public Health (Swiss TPH) Institute in Basel and the Global Health Centre (GHC) in Geneva.
By the end of this program, you will gain valuable insights into these interdisciplinary topics and have opportunities to interact directly with experts from various disciplines. The course aims to help you to go beyond your specific biological expertise and develop a broader understanding of NDs within diverse contexts.
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Lecturers Dr. Magali Hélène Yvonne RoquesInstitute of Cell Biology, Malaria 
Prof. Dr. Carmen FasoMultidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID) 
PD Dr. Christian AlthausInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Interfac. Platform Data & Comp. Science 
Prof. Dr. Charaf BenarafaInstitute of Virology and Immunology 
Prof. Dr. Salome Esther DürrVeterinary Public Health Institute 
Prof. Dr. Caroline Frey Marreros CanalesInstitut für Parasitologie (IPA) - Gruppe Frey 
Dr. Eva Maria HodelInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Sexual & Reproductive Health 
Prof. Dr. Eva Miriam GlünzInstitute of Cell Biology, Parasitologie 
Lorenz IndermühleResearch Centers of the Faculty of Science 
Dr. Stefanie KnoppResearch Centers of the Faculty of Science 
Prof. Dr. Nicola LowInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Sexual & Reproductive Health 
Prof. Dr. Suerie MoonResearch Centers of the Faculty of Science 
Dr. Damien PortevinResearch Centers of the Faculty of Science 
Prof. Dr. Fabrizio TediosiResearch Centers of the Faculty of Science 
ECTS 3
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Monday 14:15-16:00 Weekly
 
Rooms Hörsaal S379, Chemie, Biochemie und Pharmazie, DCBP
Hörsaal S481, Chemie, Biochemie und Pharmazie, DCBP
 
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