OAFP 6170 - Pandemics: origins and response — Fabrique des Maquettes Pédagogiques

Informations

Descriptif

The aim of the course is to describe the emergence of pandemics in human population. It will address 1) the environmental, biological, and behavioral factors associated with the crossing of the species barrier by infectious agents; 2) the demographic and social factors associated with the spread of infectious agents after they have emerged; 3) the counter-measures deployed at local, national, and international level for slowing down pandemics; and 4) the plans for improved anticipation and surveillance of future pandemics.

The course will be illustrated by examples taken from past pandemics like flu, cholera and AIDS, before focusing on the description and analyses of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pré-requis

There are no pre-requesites for this course.

Format pédagogique

The course is meant to be highly interactive and will be taught by several guest speakers who have been involved in the management and response to pandemics at various levels: international organisations, non-governmental organisations, ministry of health, local administration, media, and research institutions.

Mode de validation

The course will be evaluated based on participation and preparation of the sessions - presentation of the guestspeakers and preparation of questions - (35%) and a final exam (65%). The final exam will consist of a three to five pages paper at the end of the semester. Each student will identify his/her own topic, with advice from the lecturers.

Charge de travail

Students are expected to read the required reading. The slides of each lecture will be made available before each class.

Lectures

Lectures principales 5

Fontanet A & Cauchemez S. COVID-19 herd Immunity: where are we? Nature Reviews Immunology 2020;20:583-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32908300/
Mora et al. Over half of known human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by climate change. Nature Climate Change https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35968032/

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Morse et al. Prediction and prevention of the next pandemic zoonosis. Lancet 2012;380:1956-65 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23200504/
Singh et al. How an outbreak became a pandemic: a chronological analysis of crucial junctures and international obligations in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lancet 2021. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34762857/
Weiss RA & McMichael AJ. Social and environmental risk factors in the emergence of infectious diseases. Nature Medicine 2004;10:S70-S76 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15577934/

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Unités pédagogiques

N° d'UP	Type d'UP	Unités pédagogiques	Enseignants	Nombre d'heures	Crédits
54739	Cours séminaire	Pandemics: origins and response	Arnaud FONTANET	24	4

OAFP 6170 - Pandemics: origins and response