Understanding Pathogen Evolution Using Genomics
Offered By: International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of pathogen evolution through genomics in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the intricate relationship between biodiversity changes and human health, examining how habitat degradation impacts the emergence of infectious diseases. Learn how disease ecology integrates theories from various scientific disciplines to understand the distribution, prevalence, and dynamics of diseases in animal populations. Gain valuable insights into the factors shaping disease dynamics and acquire tools to address real-world challenges in disease ecology. Discover the fundamental principles of disease ecology, including pathogen biology, host populations, and environmental influences on disease dynamics. Investigate the role of sequencing techniques and data analysis in understanding and managing disease outbreaks. Benefit from research seminars by faculty working in India and abroad, providing exposure to relevant ongoing work in the field.
Syllabus
Understanding Pathogen Evolution Using Genomics by Ashwin Sheshasaye
Taught by
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences
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