Vision

This executive extension course is designed for professionals with interest in acquiring knowledge on critical aspects and public health issues that impacts global health and how to contribute to the solutions. Product development is a key requirement to empower regions to balance inequity and access. The program provides advanced understanding of Global Health and Vaccinology, integrating both theoretical foundations and practical approaches. Moving beyond traditional lectures, participants enhance their expertise in immunization science and global health dynamics, preparing them to lead and contribute to worldwide public health initiatives.

The Course

The Global Health & Vaccinology course introduces the global health issues of communicable and non- communicable diseases and will focus on key aspects of prevention of diseases, vaccinology and health economy. The approach will be global in coverage but with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.

• Format: Online, bichronous (with pre-recorded classes, live seminars, forum discussions and guided activities)
• Duration: April – July 2025
• Course Length: 150 hours
• Credits: 6 CFU* (European Credits)
• Language: English

What Will You Learn?

Module 1: Public Health

Module Director: Prof Helena Cramer (National Institute of Cardiology, Brazil)

• Introduction to Public Health and its Fundamentals
• Social Determinants of Health
• History and Evolution of Global Health Policies
• Models of Health Systems in the World
• Health Economics: Value and Sustainability
• Climate Change Impact in Health

Module 2: Non-Communicable Diseases

Module Director: Prof Helena Cramer (National Institute of Cardiology, Brazil)

• Epidemiology of Noncommunicable Diseases
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Cancer: Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions
• Diabetes Mellitus and Other Relevant NCDs

Module 3: Communicable Diseases

Module Directors: Prof Helena Cramer (National Institute of Cardiology, Brazil) and Prof Sue Ann Costa Clemens (University of Siena and University of Oxford)

• Introduction to Communicable Diseases
• Main Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases
• Neglected Diseases: Impacts and Solutions

Module 4: Vaccine Clinical Research Development

Module Director: Prof Sue Ann Costa Clemens (University of Siena and University of Oxford)

• Vaccine Platforms and Vaccine design
• Introduction to Clinical Trials Laboratory set up: Progression from Pre-Clinical to Human Clinical trials
• Clinical trials methodology
• Adjuvants
• CMC overview and Taking new vaccines into GMP

Module 5: Vaccinology

Module Director: Prof Sue Ann Costa Clemens (University of Siena and University of Oxford)

• Global vaccination policies and Regulatory
• The Value of Vaccines
• Principles of immunology and vaccinology
• Overview: Existing and developing vaccines

Program Features

Pre-recorded classes

Online interactive sessions

Group projects and assignments

Individual mentoring

Real-world case studies

Guided training, final assessment and certification

Who Should Apply?

The course is open to all interested professionals. Candidates’ background may include:

• Healthcare professionals
• Biotechnology professionals
• Research scientists
• Pharmaceutical industry professionals
• Communication professionals
• Public Health professionals

Course Details

The course will be attended fully online.

Minimum participants: 30

Maximum participants: 50

Course fees

Registration fee: €250,00

Registration tax: €16,00

Faculty

Course Director: Professor Emanuele Montomoli

Scientific Board:

• Professor Sue Ann Costa Clemens
• Professor Helena Cramer Veiga Rey

Program Scientific Coordinator:

• Prof. Tatiana de Noronha (University of Siena and University of Oxford)

The program faculty members include world-renowned experts in vaccinology from:

Other leading international institutions: BMGF, CEPI

University of Siena

University of Oxford

National Institute of Cardiology

Brazilian Society of Immunizations (SBIM)

Contact Information

Program Coordinators:

Veronica Cannucci: veronica.cannucci2@unisi.it

Paula De Carlo: decarlo@ifgh.org

Tel: +39577232098

Website: https://ifgh.org/ghv2025

https://www.unisi.it/didattica/corsi-di-aggiornamento-professionale

How to Apply

Submit your application through the University of Siena online portal:

https://segreteriaonline.unisi.it

Tutorials:

Tutorial 1

Tutorial 2