Splash Biography
DUSTIN GLASNER, PhD Candidate in Infectious Diseases & Immunity
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Major: Infectious Diseases & Immunity College/Employer: UC Berkeley Year of Graduation: G |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Dustin Glasner is a 5th year PhD Candidate in Infectious Diseases & Immunity at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Dustin studies dengue and Zika viruses, two viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause serious disease in those infected. Dustin is a long-time student of infectious diseases and public health and holds an MS in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases from Georgetown University and a BS in Biology from the College of William & Mary. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)S281: Intro to Infectious Diseases in Splash Fall 17 (Nov. 04, 2017)
Our bodies are constantly encountering microscopic organisms - from viruses to bacteria to parasites to fungi. Most of these cause no harm to humans, but a small percentage have the capability of infecting people and making them sick.
This class will provide a basic overview of infectious diseases and how they have impacted society since humans came to exist. Come learn about all of the "killer germs" out there, from malaria to Ebola to tuberculosis!
X282: Zombies! (And Why They Matter for Public Health) in Splash Fall 17 (Nov. 04, 2017)
Since George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" premiered in theaters in 1968, zombies have been part of the cultural fabric of society. In recent years, TV shows like "The Walking Dead" and video games like "The Last of Us" have kept the spirit of zombie fiction alive and well.
But did you know that zombies represent a fascinating "case study" for public health preparedness, response, and recovery? This class will wade into how zombies can be used to illustrate the importance of public health, especially how it relates to infectious disease outbreaks.
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