Learning objectives

The course explores translational research approaches in the field of Infectious Diseases using as an example SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological and clinical research with particular reference to the definition and management of the post-COVID-19 syndrome. During the course,we will explore how researched varied during the various phases of the pandemic, evaluating the successful models that have directly resulted in benefits in the clinical management of the patients and clearly ineffective models. Particular attention will be paid to how the different disciplines can integrate and support each other. During the course it will also be discussed how epidemiological and clinical data from cohort studies play an essential role in the management of Infectious Diseases with epidemic potential and how, if appropriately defined, they can inform the design and components of randomized controlled trials for the definition of therapeutics.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic concepts of epidemiology, statistics and microbiology.

Program

Organization of clinical research in a period of pandemic Examples of translational research with direct effects on patients Definition and characteristics of the long COVID syndrome. Difficulty in the search for chronic diseases.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Frontal lesson

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is not included in the course programme.

Assessment

Ability to have interactive discussion on the components of translational research.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

No grade is expected at the end of the course.

Scheduled Lessons

Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs

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