Register for the first edition of the MOOC Viral Outbreaks and Pandemics: a One Health Approach

The digital education office is pleased to invite you to sign up for the first edition of the Viral Outbreaks and Pandemics: A One Health Approach MOOC, broadcasted from February 13 to April 17, 2024, led by Arnaud Fontanet, Jean-Pierre Vartanian, Pierre-Emmanuel Ceccaldi and Stéphan Zientara.

Why are we again exposed to large number of pandemics such as AIDS, Ebola, Zika and coronaviruses? How can we improve our response to the next one?

In this course, you will learn that most viral outbreaks are zoonoses, due to the transmission to humans of viruses from a wildlife or domestic animal reservoir, which occur by direct contact or through arthropod bites. Emergence is facilitated by rapid movements of people, animals, and goods. Moreover, climate change impacts strongly the repartition of vectors and create a narrow dependance between human health, animal health and earth wellness.

An exceptional interview with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci will explain what lessons we can learn from the recent pandemic in terms of preparing and responding to the next pandemic.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
•   Describe the recent viral human pandemics originating from viruses harbored in animal reservoirs.
•   Identify factors that facilitate the spillover of these viruses from animals to humans.
•   Understand the molecular mechanisms that drive emergence and virulence of viruses.
•   Discern factors related to environment, climatic changes and socio-cultural evolution that will continue to increase the risk of viral human pandemics.
•   Anticipate preparedness for new pandemics.

The Institut Pasteur Online Diploma of Infectious Diseases (DNM2IP)

This MOOC is one of 17 MOOC’s labeled to obtain the Institut Pasteur Online Diploma of Infectious Diseases (DNM2IP), a diploma launched in 2019 and which already has more than 1900 registrants in all continents.

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