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Module Name
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Topic
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Learning Outcome
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ECTS
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1.1 Introductory course
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Basic Immunology Statistics
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Basic knowledge in immunology Collaborative work Communication and pedagogic skills
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3
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1.2 Infectious diseases & Public health
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Major infectious diseases affecting humans and animals, Emerging pathogens, "Omics", Pathogen-induced cancers, Introduction to One Health, Sociological and economic approach to health /International standards and protection of health sectors
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General knowledge of infectious diseases and epidemiology Critical analysis of scientific articles
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4
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1.3 Environmental health
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Climate change and infectious diseases, waste management, water resources, biodecontamination, sustainable development in medical and research laboratories. One Health economics.
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Knowledge of how and why environmental issues can impact propagation of infectious diseases and of the economic tools to address sustainability Collaborative work Creative thinking and oral presentation on an issue related to environmental health.
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3
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1.4 Immune response against infectious diseases
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Innate immune response, Dendritic cells, Neonate immunity, Mucosal barrier, Lymphoid tissues of mucosa, Passive immunity, Immunity against pathogens, Vaccinology
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Knowledge of the particularities of the immune system associated with mucous membranes in infectious or inflammatory contexts. Knowledge of interactions of the intestinal microbiota with the host and the consequences for the maturation of the immune system and the maintenance of intestinal homeostasis.
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4
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1.5 Host-pathogen interactions
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Molecular and cellular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions: Virus morphogenesis, Pathogen entry and trafficking in infected cells, interference and viral restriction.
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Methods for studying interactions between cells and viruses, bacteria or parasites, using specific examples (cell culture and in vitro infection models, imaging, protein-protein interactions, tools for inhibiting the expression or function of proteins of interest).
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3
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1.6 Virulence and Resistance
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Virulence genes and regulation, Microbial diversity and escape, Anti-infectious chemotherapy, Pathogen resistance and evolution, Mobile genetic elements
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Overview of microbial virulence and antimicrobial molecular resistance mechanisms Understanding the scientific approach and techniques used to identify them. Conducing a critical analysis of scientifical article (studies design and figures)
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4
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1.7 Animal Welfare, Animal Models and their alternatives
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Animal Welfare, Comparative anatomy, Animal models for diseases and imaging, Alternatives (explants, organoids, eggs, ex vivo)
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Overview of the animal models used in laboratories and ensuing ethical issues Knowledge of the existing alternatives to animal models
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3
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1.8 Digital project e-Health
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Creation of digital content covering diverse themes related to One Health (video capsules, podcasts, websites or animations)
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Use of new digital tools Develop collaborative work capacities Develop communication and pedagogic skills
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3
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1.9 French language
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Basic linguistic tools, Oral and written expression
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Providing students the basic linguistic tools to understand and communicate efficiently in French
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3
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Winter School Part 1
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EU Policy (2 days-visit and discussion: European Parliament and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority)
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