Sequencing Influenza, CRISPR Diagnostics, and an Increase in Tick and Mosquito-Born Disease

The course covers topics such as trends in reported vectorborne disease cases, nucleic acid detection platforms with CRISPR technology, and direct RNA sequencing of the complete influenza A virus genome. The course aims to teach learners about the increase in tick and mosquito-borne diseases, CRISPR diagnostics, and sequencing techniques. The teaching method includes discussing articles, scientific publications, and commentaries. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in microbiology, infectious diseases, genomics, and molecular biology.