A six-part series taught by Dr. James T. Watson, curator of bioarchaeology, and Dr. Keith Maggert, associate professor of molecular and cellular biology.
Image of medieval "plague doctor" in full garb, and image of an ancient Egyptian mummy showing signs of Pott's Disease.
When
January 11, 18, 25, & February 1, 8, 15, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm (Arizona time)
This ASM Master Class examines past and present conditions of several diseases, how they evolved, and how they impacted human groups in the past and present. We wo;; examine cancer, malaria, HIV, and COVID-19 as examples of how pathogen-human interactions can create maladaptive environments.
Session 1: Introduction to Ancient Diseases and Modern Perspectives
Session 2: The History of Cancer
Session 3: The Modern Scourge of Cancer
Session 4: Malaria in the Ancient World
Session 5: Malaria, Natural Selection, and Modern Consequences
Session 6: Emerging Diseases and the Future of Humanity
Our closing session will focus on the recent evolution of HIV and COVID-19 as examples of emerging diseases resulting from the complex interactions of environment, human behavior, and pathogens.
$200 in person (includes campus parking, coffee and light snacks)
$150 on Zoom
Registration opens soon, but contact us now to express your interest