Lecture Videos

Readings & Resources

1. Wolfe, Dunavan, & Diamond, "Origins of Major Human Infectious Diseases"

2. Johnson et al, "Spillover and Pandemic Properties of Zoonotic Viruses with High Host Plasticity"

3. Rabi et al, "SARS-CoV-2 and Coronavirus Disease 2019: What We Know So Far"

4. Optional: Andersen et al, "The Proximal Origin of SARS-CoV-2"

Discussion Questions

1. The focus of this talk was mostly about zoonotic diseases from wildlife. How do you think this information applies to domesticated animals? Why are there more spillover events caused by wildlife than domesticated animals? How could domesticated animals play a role in wildlife zoonotic spillover to humans?

2. We spoke about different types of interfaces with wildlife and the potential risk they bring to zoonotic spillover. Which interfaces do you feel should be monitored closely for zoonotic spillover and why?

3. Do you think The Washington Times news article addressed in the lecture fairly represented the scientific literature?