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Emergent Global Pandemic Threats: Origin, Spread, and Adaptation of SARS-CoV-2
September 22, 2021 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
FreeLearning Series Event
Audience: General Public
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6491115742922274573
This webinar will be presented by:
Jeffrey Joy
Senior Scientist, Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics Group
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of British Columbia
Webinar Main Objectives:
Upon completion of this session participants will be able to discuss:
- Current and emerging pandemic threats
- The global origins and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2
- The introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Canada
- The dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants
- The molecular evolution of SARS-Cov-2
The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter.
Cost: Free registration.
Please register for the webinar by clicking the following link:
If you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars
This event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca.
