Fungal Pathogen Surveillance and Epidemiology
How fungal diseases are tracked, why they are under-reported, and how surveillance data informs policy and priority-setting.
An overview of what you will study and build.
Fungal Pathogen Surveillance and Epidemiology explains how fungal diseases are tracked and why so many remain hidden from official statistics. Students examine the reasons for under-reporting, then learn how to design surveillance systems, write case definitions, collect data and work with laboratory networks. A practical module covers analysing and visualising surveillance data, and the course closes with the WHO fungal priority pathogens list and how surveillance evidence informs policy and priority-setting.
Robust surveillance is the foundation for recognising emerging threats such as Candida auris and resistant Aspergillus, and for directing resources effectively. This course suits epidemiologists and public health professionals who want to extend their skills to fungal diseases. Tutors are working epidemiologists and laboratory network specialists. For the final project, students design a surveillance protocol for one fungal disease in a chosen setting, including objectives, case definitions, data sources, analysis plan and reporting outputs for decision-makers.
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Diagnostic gaps and awareness
- Non-notifiable diseases
- Estimating hidden burden
- Passive and active surveillance
- Sentinel and population-based systems
- Defining objectives
- Writing fungal case definitions
- Data collection tools
- Data quality checks
- Role of reference laboratories
- Isolate referral and typing
- Linking laboratory and epidemiological data
- Descriptive analysis and rates
- Trend detection
- Maps and dashboards
- The WHO priority list
- From evidence to policy
- Communicating with decision-makers
Fungal Pathogen Surveillance and Epidemiology
By the end you will be able to:
- Explain why fungal diseases are under-reported.
- Design a surveillance system with clear objectives.
- Write case definitions suitable for fungal diseases.
- Analyse and visualise surveillance data to detect trends.
- Translate surveillance findings into policy-relevant messages.
Where this programme sits in the school.
Where this programme can take you.
Roles and uses that build on what you learn here. Outcomes depend on your experience and local market.
- Epidemiologist with a fungal disease focus
- Surveillance officer in a public health agency
- Data analyst for laboratory networks
- Public health policy assistant
- Research assistant in infectious disease epidemiology
Requirements, assessment and certificate.
Admission requirements
Basic epidemiology or public health knowledge is recommended; no prior mycology knowledge is required.
How you are assessed
Students are assessed through participation in live sessions and data-based module exercises. The final protocol is reviewed by the professor.
Final project
A surveillance protocol for one fungal disease, including case definitions, data sources, analysis plan and outputs.
Certificate
Course Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
- Why fungal diseases are under-reported
- Surveillance system design
- Case definitions and data collection
- Laboratory networks
- Analysing and visualising surveillance data
- WHO fungal priority pathogens and policy
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Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Fungal Pathogen Surveillance and Epidemiology?
Basic epidemiology or public health knowledge is recommended; no prior mycology knowledge is required.
How is Fungal Pathogen Surveillance and Epidemiology taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Students are assessed through participation in live sessions and data-based module exercises. The final protocol is reviewed by the professor.
What is the final project?
A surveillance protocol for one fungal disease, including case definitions, data sources, analysis plan and outputs.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Fungal Pathogen Surveillance and Epidemiology?
The natural next step is Diploma in Medical Mycology Foundations.
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