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223.867.01
Special Topics in Vaccine Science

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Series of seminars (4 per term) on vaccine research against infectious diseases of global importance including AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, childhood illnesses, and many others. Economic, political, and ethical dimensions of vaccine R&D are also covered. Seminars are presented by leading vaccine experts at JHU, from industry and other institutions. Series provides the student with an understanding of the pathways leading to development and utilization of vaccines with public health impact.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the key barriers along the process of research, development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, and distribution of vaccines
  2. Cite specific examples of how financial and political factors interact with scientific issues to affect governmental and industry prioritization about vaccine development
  3. Describe how stakeholder motives (investor, corporate, public health agency, individual) can influence the fate of a vaccine R&D project