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Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by Imperial College London
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Welcome to ‘Science Matters: Let's Talk about COVID-19’, from the Jameel Institute at Imperial College London. The outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is the most significant public health emergency of the 21st century so far. As the epidemic spreads, people around the world want to understand the science behind the most pressing questions: how many people have been infected? How dangerous is the virus? When will a vaccine be available? How can the epidemic be contained, and the damages mitigated? What is the economic impact? What’s the role of social media and local communities in the epidemic response? Researchers at the Jameel Institute and other research institutes at Imperial College London have been at the forefront of the response to the COVID-19 emergency, with clinical, epidemiological and social science analyses informing the outbreak response. They are generating robust empirical evidence that governments and international agencies are using around the world to plan their responses. On this course, you will hear directly from our world-class experts about the theory behind the analyses of COVID-19 and its spread, while learning how to interpret new information using core principles of public health, epidemiology, medicine, health economics, and social science. You will be able to watch regular situation reports about the state of the epidemic, provided by the researchers of J-IDEA and its director Professor Neil Ferguson. If you want to learn even more about these topics, a number of free MOOCs are available from Imperial College London. We also offer a fully online Global Master of Public Health for those of you who want to delve even deeper and join our professional community. Please note: This course was launched in February 2020 and we have continued to develop content as the COVID-19 situation progresses and new insights emerge. While we endeavour to include the most recent information, this is a fast-moving situation and information is constantly changing. This course is to be used for educational purposes only and is open to all and free of charge. The information in this course does not constitute clinical or other advice and must not be used for the purposes of providing any clinical or other advice. If you have any health concerns, please refer to your regional health authorities’ guidelines and consult a medical professional. Please note the views expressed by individuals in the course content do not necessarily reflect those of Imperial College London, the Jameel Institute and any other funding partners. Imperial College London, the Jameel Institute and any other funding partners shall not be liable, to the maximum extent permitted by law, for any loss suffered or for any other adverse or negative consequence arising directly or indirectly from your reliance on the information contained in this course.

Modules

Let's talk about COVID-19

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to Science Matters: Let's talk COVID-19

3 Readings

  • Let's talk about COVID-19
  • Contributor Bios
  • Where to go to find the latest information on COVID-19

The COVID-19 Epidemic Situation Reports

    • 8 Videos
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8 Videos

  • Sit.Rep #1 with Prof Neil Ferguson [Feb 4th]
  • Sit.Rep #2 with Prof Neil Ferguson [Feb 12th]
  • Sit.Rep #3 with Prof Neil Ferguson [Feb 18th]
  • Sit.Rep #4 with Prof Neil Ferguson [Feb 26th]
  • Sit.Rep #5 with Prof Neil Ferguson [March 9th]
  • Sit. Rep #6 with Prof Steven Riley [March 24th]
  • Sit. Rep #7 with Dr Samir Bhatt [April 6th]
  • Sit. Rep #8 with Prof Steven Riley [April 9th]

Further Reading

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Key definitions in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
  • The MRC GIDA Report on Impact of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) to Reduce COVID19 Mortality and Healthcare Demand
  • The MRC GIDA Report on Exiting Social Distancing in China
  • The MRC GIDA Report on Number of Infections and Impact of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions in Europe

Introduction

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1 Videos

  • Welcome to How to Forecast an Epidemic

The Basic Reproductive Number

    • 1 Videos
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  • The Basic Reproduction Number

1 Readings

  • The MRC GIDA Report on the Transmissibility of COVID-19

The Case Fatality Ratio and the Fatality Rate of Infections

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • The Case Fatality Ratio and the Fatality Rate of Infections

3 Readings

  • The MRC GIDA Report on the Severity of COVID-19
  • The MRC GIDA Report on the Symptom Progression of COVID-19
  • The Case Fatality Ratio of Influenza A(H1N1pdm09), a Systematic Review (BMJ)

Phylogenetic Analysis: How Tracking Viral Genes Informs Epidemic Responses

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1 Videos

  • Phylogenetics

1 Readings

  • The MRC GIDA Report on the Phylogenetics of COVID-19

International Surveillance of COVID-19

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    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • International Surveillance of COVID-19

1 Readings

  • The MRC GIDA Report on the Relative Sensitivity of International Surveillance of COVID-19

Further Learning

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Textbooks, Journals Articles, and other MOOCs

Intro to Health Systems and Economic Impacts

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1 Videos

  • Welcome to Health Systems and Economic Impacts

Capacity Planning, Efficiency and Opportunity Costs

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  • Capacity Planning, Efficiency and Opportunity Costs

1 Readings

  • The J-IDEA Hospital Planner

The International Health Regulation Metric (IHR): Predicting Emergency Preparedness

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1 Videos

  • The International Health Regulation Metric (IHR): Predicting Emergency Preparedness

Financing Epidemic Responses: Lessons from the West Africa Ebola Outbreak

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1 Videos

  • Financing Epidemic Responses: Lessons from the West Africa Ebola Outbreak

Low and Middle Income Countries: The Direct and Indirect Effects of Pandemics

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Low and Middle Income Countries: The Direct and Indirect Effects of Pandemics

How Governments Respond to Epidemics

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • How Governments Respond to Pandemics

1 Readings

  • Using Science to Inform Policy: Scientists Provide Evidence at the House of Lords

Peer Review Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Submitting and Providing Feedback to Others

Further Learning

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Textbooks, Planning Tools and Journals Articles

Intro to Community Participation and Engagement

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1 Videos

  • Intro to Community Participation and Engagement

Community Engagement and Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Community Engagement
  • Misinformation

3 Readings

  • WHO Strategy and Community Engagement
  • Community Engagement: What is next?
  • Further Reading on Misinformation

Applying Community Engagement and Participatory Approaches in COVID-19

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    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Podcast: Perspectives on Community Engagement in the UK

3 Readings

  • Let’s look at some community Engagement Research PERC reports
  • Follow-up about PERC Reports
  • Further Learning: Behaviour Change in Public Health Practice

The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa: Perspectives and Lessons for COVID-19

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa: Perspectives and Lessons for COVID-19

2 Readings

  • The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa: Perspectives and Lessons for COVID-19
  • Further Learnings from Ebola

Participatory approaches: Introduction to Theory and Methods

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • What is the right level of community participation: Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation

2 Readings

  • Participatory approaches: Introduction to Theory and Methods
  • Explaining the underpinnings of community Engagement: Doing, Knowing, Changing: How do we think about participation?

Peer Review Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Looking at unheard voices in COVID-19 policy

The Virology of COVID-19

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1 Videos

  • Intro to the Virology of COVID-19

1 Readings

  • Intro to the Virology of COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2: an Overview

    • 1 Videos
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  • SARS-CoV-2: Understanding the Virus to Estimate Risk

1 Readings

  • Further Reading on the Risk of Coronaviruses

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • The General Structure of Viruses and the Differences between nCOV-2 and Influenza

1 Readings

  • The Virology of Coronaviruses and Influenza Viruses

The Genetics of SARS-CoV-2

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1 Videos

  • The Genetics of SARS-CoV-2

1 Readings

  • The SARS-CoV-2 Genome

The Replication Cycle of Coronaviruses

    • 1 Videos
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  • The Replication Cycle of Coronaviruses: How The Virus Can Change over Time

1 Readings

  • Coronavirus Replication: Understanding the Principles

The Principles of COVID-19 Diagnotics

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  • PCRs and Antibody Tests: What They Mean (and What They Don't)

1 Readings

  • How Testing Approaches Can Influence the Epidemiology of COVID-19

The Clinical Presentations of COVID-19

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1 Readings

  • Intro to the Clinical Presentations of COVID-19

Clinical Features of COVID-19

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1 Videos

  • The Clinical Features of COVID-19

1 Readings

  • Further readings on the clinical features of COVID-19

Treatment of COVID-19

    • 1 Videos
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  • Treatment of COVID-19

1 Readings

  • Emerging therapies: Remdesivir, dexamethasone and more

Science Matters: Let's Talk about COVID-19 Summary

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  • A Final Overview: The Key Concepts
  • Evolving Research, Shifting Focus, and New Questions: Some Insights

1 Readings

  • A Concluding Note from your Course Leads

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Embark on a comprehensive journey into the critical public health emergency of our time with "Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19," presented by the Jameel Institute at Imperial College London. This foundational course in the Health & Fitness domain is expertly designed to provide insightful answers to pressing questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Guided by Professor Neil Ferguson and other renowned experts from Imperial College London, you will delve into the scientific theories and analyses that shape our understanding of COVID-19. Learn to interpret data and new developments through the lenses of public health, epidemiology, medicine, health economics, and social science. Regular situation reports will keep you updated on the epidemic's progression and the latest research findings. The course offers a rich learning experience spread across 1020 minutes, accessible for free and suitable for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of COVID-19. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, you'll find valuable insights here. For those seeking more in-depth study, additional MOOCs and a fully online Global Master of Public Health from Imperial College London are available. "Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19" is perfect for individuals keen on understanding the pandemic's impact and response strategies. Join this course for a thorough, expertly guided exploration of one of the most significant health crises of the 21st century.

Helen Ward
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Helen Ward

Katharina Hauck
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Katharina Hauck

Oliver Geffen Obregon
Instructors

Oliver Geffen Obregon