Infectious disease epidemiology is a critical field within public health that focuses on understanding the distribution and determinants of infectious diseases in populations. Epidemiologists employ various methods, including surveillance, outbreak investigations, and statistical analyses, to track the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases. By studying patterns of disease transmission, risk factors, and population dynamics, epidemiologists identify strategies for disease prevention and control. Epidemiological investigations play a vital role in identifying outbreaks, assessing the impact of interventions, and informing public health policies. Through collaborative efforts with healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers, infectious disease epidemiologists work to mitigate the burden of infectious diseases and protect community health.
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain
Title : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada