Understanding Host Communities

Explore the intricate dynamics of host communities in this comprehensive lecture on disease ecology. Delve into the complex relationships between biodiversity, habitat change, and emerging infectious diseases. Examine how ecological and environmental processes influence the distribution, prevalence, and dynamics of diseases in animal populations. Gain valuable insights into the factors shaping disease emergence, spread, and impact on ecosystems and human societies. Learn about the integration of theories from various scientific disciplines, including ecology, evolution, and mathematics, to understand natural transmission cycles of pathogens. Discover the importance of studying disease ecology in light of global health challenges such as COVID-19 and Ebola. Investigate the role of sequencing techniques and data analysis in understanding and managing disease outbreaks. Benefit from expert knowledge shared by Dr. Umesh Srinivasan as part of the "Emerging Infectious Diseases: Ecology and Evolution" program organized by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences.