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Special Topics in Vaccine Science

Description:

Offers a series of seminars (4 per term) on research and access of vaccine against infectious diseases of global importance including COVID-19, emerging infections, childhood illnesses, and other important vaccine-preventable illnesses. Covers scientific, social, economic, political, and ethical dimensions of vaccine research, development and access. Includes leading vaccine experts at JHU, and from other institutions, organizations, government agencies and industry present seminars. 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. Explain issues of global access to vaccines, including factors such as disease burden, population inequities, demand and access issues with respect to vaccines
2. Describe the key barriers along the process of research, development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, and distribution of vaccines
3. Cite specific examples of how social, political and economic factors interact with scientific issues to affect governmental and industry prioritization about vaccine development and distribution.
4. Describe how stakeholder motives (investor, corporate, public health agency, individual) can influence the fate of a vaccine research and development project

Methods of Assessment:

This course is evaluated as follows:

• 100% Participation

Instructor Consent:

No consent required

Special Comments:

This is the onsite section of a course that is also held virtually/online. You must commit to the modality in which you register.