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11647-01 - Seminar: Interdisciplinary Research in Epidemiology and Infection Biology (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jennifer Keiser (jennifer.keiser@unibas.ch)
Gordana Panic (gordana.panic@unibas.ch, Assessor) Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This seminar provides a unique platform for students of the Infection Biology and Epidemiology Master’s stream to exchange about their disciplines in order to gain a deeper understanding of how interaction between the two strengthens each other’s impact. Students may present on their work directly or an adjacent topic of interest. |
| Learning objectives | 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. |
| Comments | Methods: Seminar, literature study, student presentations, discussions Master Epidemiology and Infection Biology: Mandatory in 3rd Semester - do not take in 1st Semester of your studies! |
| 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 17.09.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 24.09.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 08.10.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 22.10.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 05.11.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 19.11.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 03.12.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 17.12.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
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 |