Infectious Disease Preparedness
Learning Community Webinar
Viruses, bacteria, and fungi and how they can cause illnesses
Please join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), for an Infectious Disease Preparedness Learning Community (IDLC) webinar on how viruses, bacteria, and fungi can cause illnesses and spread diseases. Webinar attendees will gain knowledge on the following:

  • Basic differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
  • At least three host or microbial factors that can make it easier for a microorganism to cause disease in a person
  • At least two ways that microorganisms can be spread, particularly in a clinical setting
  • Difference between sporadic, outbreak, epidemic, and pandemic spread of disease
  • At least three ways that the spread of microbial disease can be reduced or eliminated

Information provided can assist Tribes in educating their citizens on the basics of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites and how it can spread and cause illnesses.

The learning community is focused on knowledge sharing and attendees are encouraged to share share information and build relationships with each other. Submit questions ahead of time so presenter(s) have time to review them. Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences.

For questions, please contact Courtney Wheeler at cwheeler@nihb.org.
What: Viruses, bacteria, and fungi and how they can cause illnesses

When: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Time: 3:00 PM -4:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend?
The webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to Tribal public health professionals, Tribal health departments, Tribal healthcare personnel, and those who want to learn more about basic infectious disease spread.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Note: Continuing education credits will be offered for this webinar.
Presenter:
Tara Henning, Ph.D.
Lead, Laboratory Leadership Service Fellowship Program
Epidemiology Workforce Branch (EWB)
Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD)
Center for Surveillance, Education, and Laboratory Services (CSELS)

Dr. Henning received her B.S. in microbiology from Mississippi State University and her Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She then completed an American Society for Microbiology (ASM)/CDC Infectious Disease post-doctoral fellowship at CDC with the Division of HIV and AIDS Prevention (DHAP) Laboratory Branch and remained with the DHAP lab branch as a CDC microbiologist after her fellowship. Dr. Henning also worked with the Division of STD Prevention Laboratory as a senior microbiologist. Tara has served as an adjunct instructor with the Perimeter College of Georgia State University since 2010, teaching undergraduate biology and microbiology.
 
Dr. Henning shifted from bench science to public health program implementation as a health scientist and program manager with the Antimicrobial Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit (ARX) in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP).  Tara transitioned to a position in public health workforce development when she joined EWB in May 2019 as the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) fellowship program lead. She enjoys having a direct impact on the enrichment and professional development of her fellows. Tara works to boost LLS recruitment and grow the program, enhance program messaging and recruiting tools, develop novel trainings and experiential learning opportunities, and mentor fellows on their career progression.
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