Connecting Wildlife Disease Ecology to Zoonotic Outbreaks
Offered By: International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intricate connections between wildlife disease ecology and zoonotic outbreaks in this comprehensive lecture by Arun Zachariah. Delve into the complex relationships between biodiversity changes, habitat degradation, and the emergence of infectious diseases that pose serious public health concerns. Gain valuable insights into how ecological and environmental processes influence the distribution, prevalence, and dynamics of diseases in animal populations. Examine the fundamental principles of disease ecology, including the biology of pathogens, host populations, and environmental factors that shape disease dynamics. Learn about the application of sequencing techniques and data analysis in understanding and managing disease outbreaks. Discover how this interdisciplinary field integrates theories from ecology, evolution, and mathematics to address real-world challenges in disease ecology and global health.
Syllabus
Connecting Wildlife Disease Ecology toZoonotic Outbreaks by Arun Zachariah
Taught by
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences
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