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11647-01 - Seminar: Interdisciplinary Research in Epidemiology and Infection Biology (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jennifer Keiser (jennifer.keiser@unibas.ch)
Gordana Panic (gordana.panic@unibas.ch) Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The lecture provides a unique platform to discuss contemporary research topics in the biology of infection and epidemiology. The students can chose topics of their direct interest (e.g. recently published papers) and they have the possibility of presenting work from their own MSc or PhD studies. The first two lectures will be utilized to jointly develop the programme and to familiarize students to interdisciplinary research. In the remainder of the lectures, one or two students will give short presentations (20 min), followed by discussions. These presentations will be chaired by one or two students. |
| Learning objectives | To understand key principles and the potential of an iterative process between laboratory- and field-based research; to think in multidisciplinary terms, which will facilitate building bridges between fundamental and applied sciences; to be capable of analysing problems of research and control of infectious diseases with the perspective of a laboratory scientist and with a public health perspective; to elucidate how basic research results can be translated into clinical development and public health gains; to critically analyse peer-reviewed articles and actively discuss implications for further research and control of infectious and chronic diseases and other public health issues. |
| Comments | Methods: Seminar, literature study, student presentations, discussions |
| Admission requirements | Master Epidemiology and Infection Biology: Mandatory in 3rd Semester |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18.09.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 25.09.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 02.10.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 09.10.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 16.10.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Thursday 23.10.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 30.10.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 06.11.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 13.11.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 20.11.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 27.11.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 04.12.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 11.12.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 18.12.2025 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Foundations in Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Module: Modul Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular participation (>80%), active engagement in discussion |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |