In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown
Welcome ! Welcome to this on-demand MOOC “In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown”.
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Welcome ! Welcome to this on-demand MOOC “In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown”. This MOOC has been produced by Université de Genève (www.unige.ch), Institut Pasteur (www.pasteur.fr), Université Paris Descartes (www.parisdescartes.fr) and Centre Virchow-Villermé (virchowvillerme.eu). With the help of the intervention of faculty members and international experts, we will explore together the recent Zika phenomenon, a previously rare benign virus that recently turned unexpectedly into the limelight when on the 1st of February 2016 it was declared by the WHO as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. As this outbreak is still ongoing and under close investigation, this MOOC has the opportunity to be an open learning experience that will follow the marked developments and new discoveries over time. This MOOC will bring you to the heart of the Zika outbreak and invite you to this adventure in uncharted territories. Moreover, we invite you to join the interactive dialogue among participants and facilitators through a community of practice, which promotes questions, critical thinking, participatory learning, as well as interrelated and ongoing collaborative information. Let us learn hand in hand all together to go further in finding clues and eventually solutions! Course description This interdisciplinary course is divided into 8 modules available in 4 languages (subtitles in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish). Each module is organized around a central topic that will help those who take the course to develop their skills and knowledge. Each module provides - interviews with specialists - quizes - recommended readings - online videos and web links. This MOOC will cover a range of topics, such as epidemiology, historical and geographical dispersion of the virus and its vectors through globalization and climate change, its modes of transmission, but also the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The different types of preventive measures will be also covered. A special module will focus on possible neurological adverse effects such as the risk for birth defects (microcephaly) in pregnant women, while another one will examine the peripheral nerve paralysis called the Guillain-Barré syndrome. The fact that Zika presents a significant threat to political and economic stabilities and thus reinforces social inequity through South America will be addressed. The revolution in cultural, religious, and legal norms in front of the expansion of Zika will be also debated. Finally, the last two modules will state the role, recommendations and response measures of policy makers and public health organizations under the light of medias.Modules
0 - General Introduction
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Welcome to this MOOC!
1
Readings
- Helpful websites regarding the Zika phenomenon
1. Introducing Zika virus, its vectors and its hosts
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4
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate around the spread out of Zika epidemics across the globe
4
Videos
- 1.1 Emergence of Zika virus and its different hosts and vectors - Interview with Prof. Duane Gubler
- 1.2 Cycle of Zika virus and its vector-travelling togetherInterview with Dr. Anna-Bella Failloux
- 1.3 What about sexual transmission of Zika virus and persistency? - Interview with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove
- Extra - Multi Aedes: mosquito in many places and host of many viruses - Interview with Prof. Patrice Bourée
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Introducing Zika virus, its vectors and its hosts
2. Following the tracks of Zika virus
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6
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate around the relationship between Zika and climate
6
Videos
- 2.1 Globalization and increased mosquito preference for humans: a never-ending love story? - Interview with Dr. Frédéric Simard
- 2.2 Climate, vectors, and virus: a long-term love story - Interview with Ass. Prof. Aline Philibert
- 2.3 El Niño or La Niña may influence Aedes distribution time - Interview with Prof. Antoine Flahault
- 2.4 Introduction of Zika outbreak in Brazil - Interview with Prof. Aluisio Cotrim Segurado
- 2.5 Particularities of Zika introduction in Brazil - Interview with Prof. Paolo Zanotto
- Extra - Networking between laboratories to better counteract Zika virus - Interview with Prof. Paolo Zanotto
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Following the tracks of Zika virus
3. Prevention and control
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7
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate about the use of insecticide as the best control tool
7
Videos
- 3.1 Historical Perspectives on the Suppression and Eradication of Aedes aegypti in the Americas - Interview with Prof. James Webb
- 3.2 Who and how to protect the persons at the frontline of virus emergence? - Interview with Dr. Frédéric Simard
- 3.3 How can we protect ourselves from Zika? - Interview with Prof. Patrice Bourée
- 3.4 Molecular analysis of insecticide resistance in major mosquito vectors: from mechanisms to resistance management - Interview with Prof. John Vontas
- 3.5 Wolbachia infections in mosquitoes to control Zika - Interview with Prof. Scott O'Neill
- Extra - Extra activities to better prevent and care epidemics in French Guyana - Interview with Prof. Patrice Bourée
- Extra - New research on vector control - Interview with Ass. Prof. John Vontas
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Prevention and control
4. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
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6
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate about vaccine development to address a current epidemics
6
Videos
- 4.1 Types of known diagnosis and their challenges Interview with Prof. Patrice Bourée
- 4.2 Paradox between strong technology and limitation in clinical investigation - Interview with Prof. Laurent Kaiser
- 4.3 Challenges for clinical and biochemical diagnosis - Interview with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove
- 4.4 Diagnostic challenges during Zika epidemic in Brazil - Interview with Prof. Ester Sabino
- 4.5 Vaccine, where are we? - Interview with Dr. Paulo Lee Ho
- 4.6 Experience from Dengue vaccine, a blessing for Zika research - Interview with Dr. In-Kyu Yoon
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
5. Zika and neurological adverse effects
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7
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate about the health effect of Zika on young children
7
Videos
- 5.1 Zika and microcephaly: a brain-busting puzzle game for gynecologists and pediatricians - Interview with Prof. Olivier Picone
- 5.2 How we discovered Zika was related to microcephaly in North-eastern Brazil - Interview with Dr. Patricia Jungmann
- 5.3 Burden of Zika laid on the shoulders of Brazilian women - Interview with Prof. Aluisio Cotrim Segurado
- 5.4 A new nightmare for pregnant women in Brazil - Interview with Prof. Laura Rodrigues
- 5.5 Neurologic Complications of Flaviviruses - Interview with Prof. Tom Solomon
- 5.6 Zika and Guillain-Barré Syndrome: case of French Polynesia - Interview with Prof. Arnaud Fontanet
- Extra - Opportunity of online university training on virology and gynecology - Interview with Prof. Olivier Picone
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Zika and neurological adverses effects
6. Inequity in front of Zika exposure and outcomes
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4
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate about the dilemma between women's rights and recommendations
4
Videos
- 6.1 Anthropological perspective of the health crisis of Zika - Interview with Dr. Serge Rabier
- 6.2 The rapid increase of Aedes in poor urban settings in Northern Brazil - Interview with Prof. Helena Ribeiro
- 6.3 Abortion and contraception challenges for women in Brazil - Interview with Dr. Ester Sabino
- 6.4 Relation between microcephaly and sexual reproduction in Brazil - Interview with Dr. Flávia Bulegon Pilecco
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Inequity in front of Zika exposure and outcomes
7. How do deal with Zika: WHO and international health organizations' perspectives
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5
Videos
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1
Discussion
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Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate about the strategies to follow in the current context of Zika virus
5
Videos
- 7.1 How Zika became as a public health emergency of international concern? - Interview with Prof. David Heymann
- 7.2 Drawing lessons from Ebola to prepare roadmap for future epidemicsInterview with Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny
- 7.3 Zika and international health regulations - Interview with Dr. Sylvie Briand
- 7.4 Working all together to reach the unknownInterview with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove
- 7.5 How lessons learnt from the past can bring us near to the unknown of Zika - Interview with Dr. In-Kyu Yoon
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- How do deal with Zika: WHO and international health organizations' perspectives
8. The Zika phenomenon through medias and economical & political challenges
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8
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Join and contribute to the debate about demography and economy
8
Videos
- 8.1 Epidemics and medias - Interview with Dr. Paul Benkimoun
- 8.2 Message and origin of information - Interview with Dr. Paul Benkimoun
- 8.3 A complete picture of the Zika phenomenon through medias - Interview with Dr. Jean-Yves Nau
- 8.4 Zika, medias and transparency - Interview with Margaret Harris
- 8.5 Popular involvement and raise of public awareness - Interview with Dr. Anneliese Depoux
- 8.6 Prevention and popular education parts of the public sphere: various types of commitments - Interview with Dr. Anneliese Depoux
- 8.7 Economic dimensions of the Zika phenomenon - Interview with Dr. Josselin Thuilliez
- Extra - New app of WHO for Zika - Interview with Margaret Harris
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- References for video "Popular involvement and raise of public awareness"
- References for video "Prevention and popular education parts of the public sphere: various types of commitments"
- References for video "Extra - New app of WHO for Zika"
Additional materials to go further
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Recommended readings
- Recommended video links
Quiz to evaluate your knowledge
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- The Zika phenomenon through medias and economical & political challenges
Auto Summary
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of the Zika virus with the engaging course, "In the Footsteps of Zika… Approaching the Unknown," available through Coursera. This course is meticulously designed by renowned institutions including Université de Genève, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Descartes, and Centre Virchow-Villermé, and led by an esteemed group of faculty members and international experts. Dive into the multifaceted world of Zika, a once-rare virus that surged into global awareness when the WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on February 1, 2016. This ongoing and evolving outbreak offers a unique learning experience, allowing participants to stay updated with the latest developments and discoveries in real-time. The course is structured into eight comprehensive modules, accessible in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Each module focuses on a pivotal aspect of the Zika virus, including its epidemiology, transmission modes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Delve into in-depth discussions on preventive measures, the virus's impact on pregnant women, and associated neurological conditions like microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Additionally, the course examines the broader socio-economic and political implications of the outbreak, and the response measures from public health organizations and policymakers. Learners will benefit from a rich array of resources such as interviews with specialists, quizzes, recommended readings, online videos, and web links. Moreover, the course fosters an interactive community of practice, encouraging participants to engage in critical thinking, participatory learning, and collaborative information sharing. Targeted at professionals, this course is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of public health crises and contribute to finding solutions. With a starter subscription option, join this dynamic learning journey and be at the forefront of addressing one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time.
Antoine Flahault
Aline Philibert (In Partnership with UNIGE)
Arnaud Fontanet (in Partnership with UNIGE)
Henri-Jean Philippe (In Partnership with UNIGE)