Scientific Literacy in Infectious Diseases
This course will explore all the major classes of diseases: bacterial (from tuberculosis to the new ND-1 superbugs), viral (HIV, Influenza, hepatitis, cancer-causing viruses), fungal (pneumonia) and protozoan (malaria). In each case the principal mechanisms of the disease, current treatments and future prospects will be analyzed from the point of view of a molecular biologist.  
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Scientific Literacy in Doping and Anti-doping - SPECIAL PRE-WADA SYMPOSIUM SESSION
Performance-enhancing drugs and prohibited methods are not only the biggest enemy of sports today; they also represent an unprecedented challenge for all sports-related organizations. The problem is compounded by the rising complexity of both the doping methods and the anti-doping technologies. As a result, unless you are a scientist working in an anti-doping laboratory, chances are you are experiencing growing knowledge gaps.
3
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