Thematic Module 2

Although many zoonoses have been eliminated in most European countries, emerging pathogens represent a constant risk to the health of humans, wildlife and domestic animals. Living in a densely populated and highly mobile world allows pathogens to spread, adapt and emerge. TM2 presents concrete examples of the prevention and control of infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on zoonoses. The impact of the collapse of biodiversity and biosecurity needs are also addressed.

Day 1: ecology of zoonotic diseases
Day 2: systemic approach to infectious diseases

Lecturers

Christian Althaus, PD Dr., Deputy Head Section Emerging Infectious Diseases and International Cooperation, Federal Office of Public Health  FOPH, BIO

Barbara Wieland, Dr., Institute of Virology and Immunology, University of Bern, BIO

Benedikt Schmidt, Dr., Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zürich UZH, BIO

Simone Pisano, Dr. med. vet. Dr. sci. nat., DipECZM, Institute for Fish and Wildlife Health, University of Bern, BIO

Saskia Keller, Dr. med. vet., Dipl. ECVP, Institute for Fish and Wildlife Health, University of Bern, BIO

Mirjam Pewsner, Dr. med. vet., Institute for Fish and Wildlife Health, University of Bern, BIO