When and where do epidemics begin? How can they lead to a pandemic? How can we prolong the efficacy of medications such as antibiotics? Will drug resistance overwhelm our capacity to discover new lifesaving medicines. How do we adapt to the pressures posed by infectious organisms? What evolutionary tricks do these pathogens have up their sleeves, and how do we keep up?
This course takes a deep dive into the evolutionary biology of infectious disease, seeking answers and building competencies in reading original scientific papers. There’s no textbook. Instead, we will use current selected readings to build our own understanding and pose new questions. Come with an open and critical mind, ready to read, ready to seek out your own sources of evidence inspiration, and ready to hone your skills at writing.
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| TuTh 2:00pm – 3:15pm |