Molecular Epidemiology
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to:
- Distinguish the basic principles of molecular epidemiology
- Describe the basic principles of phylogenetic analysis and its applications
- Comprehend the basic principles of different molecular epidemiology methods and their applications
- Interpret and understand Bayesian analysis.
- Evaluate molecular clock studies
- Understand the applications of phylodynamic analysis and its assumptions.
- Interpret issues related to molecular epidemiology literature
- List molecular epidemiology methods used in the investigation of epidemic outbreaks
- Understand the applications of molecular epidemiology in public health
Course content
The course introduces students to the main concepts of molecular epidemiology. The following topics are covered:
- Molecular epidemiology – introduction
- Molecular epidemiology methodology I – (methods of phylogeny estimation)
- Molecular epidemiology methodology II – (methods of phylogeny estimation)
- Practical exercise I
- Practical exercise II
- Bayesian analysis
- Practical exercise III
- Recombination analysis
- Phylodynamic analysis
- Molecular clock
- Investigation of epidemic outbreaks
- Practical Exercise IV
- Molecular epidemiology and prevention of diseases
The teaching method includes lectures and practical exercises.
Category: 2nd semester – Selective