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| Title | Malaria, TB and HIV: from bench-to-bedside |
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| Course number | 2910 |
| Programme | Infektionsbiologi och global hälsa (BIGH) |
| Language | English |
| Credits | 1.5 |
| Date | 2016-11-21 -- 2016-11-25 | Responsible KI department | Institutionen för medicin, Solna |
| Specific entry requirements | |
| Purpose of the course | Provide a deepened knowledge and understanding of malaria, TB and HIV, as well as the ongoing research to fight these major global infections. |
| Intended learning outcomes | At the end of the course the students should be able to: - describe the disease mechanisms of malaria, TB, HIV and relevant co-infections of these, and discuss important differences and similarities between these infections and their impact on global health. - explain the challenges regarding clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and drug-resistance, vaccine strategies and be able to discuss how these problems could be addressed. - analyse how clinical management of malaria, TB and HIV can be integrated and linked to molecular knowledge as well as public health aspects. - discuss and critically evaluate current issues in malaria, TB and HIV research including prevention and control in low, middle and high income countries. |
| Contents of the course | The course will give an overview of the major global infections malaria, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS. The pathogenic mechanisms of infection and disease will be dissected with focus on the development of new and improved tools for control. Specific theme days for each infection will provide a deepened knowledge and understanding for research questions related to clinical management including diagnosis, therapy and drug resistance and the development of vaccines. Lecturers will include invited international and clinical experts addressing real-life experiences. |
| Teaching and learning activities | The course will consist of a mixture of lectures by invited speakers, seminars and practical sessions i.e. study questions and group assignments. The students will have access to computer rooms. |
| Compulsory elements | It is compulsory to attend all the lectures and sessions, including the group assignment. Absence has to be compensated by an individual written assignment provided by the course leader. |
| Examination | Study questions and group assignment will be presented (both orally and in writing) and discussed by the students and facilitators. |
| Literature and other teaching material | Relevant reviews articles and peer-reviewed research articles within the fields of malaria, TB and HIV. |
| Number of students | 10 - 25 |
| Selection of students | Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) date for registration as a doctoral student (priority given to earlier registration date) |
| More information | The course will take place at Karolinska University Hospital Solna, at the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Conference room Floor 1, Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30. |
| Additional course leader | Annelie Tjernlund, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine, KI Susanna Brighenti, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Center for Infectious Medicine, KI Anna Färnert, Department of Medicine Solna, Unit of Infectious Diseases, KI and Department of Infectious Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital Email: annelie.tjernlund@ki.se, susanna.brighenti@ki.se, anna.farnert@ki.se |
| Latest course evaluation | Not available |
| Course responsible |
Annelie Tjernlund Institutionen för medicin, Solna Annelie.Tjernlund@ki.se Jordgränd 44 192 74 Sollentuna |
| Contact person | - |
