Physical Principles of Public Health

This course explores the essential role of physics and science in public health and medicine. Through five lectures, it bridges the gap between physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine, showing how their integration can enhance our understanding of health.

Students will learn about the broad applications of scientific principles in public health beyond just technological advancements in medical equipment. This interdisciplinary approach aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of health science for innovative public health strategies.

Dates: TBA
Start: 10:00 AM EST
End: (Week One) 12:15 PM EST, (Week Two) 1:30 PM EST

Registration Open: May 6th, 2024

Early Bird Registration Prices Apply: April 25th, 2024 - June 21st, 2024

Your Instructor

Matthias F. Schneider
TU Dortmund University, Germany

Dr. Schneider is a Professor of Physics at TU Dortmund in Germany and head of the Medical and Biological Physics Group. His research focuses on Physics of Living Systems and Health. He has taught at Boston University, MIT and Augsburg University. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Technical University of Munich.

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Registration

Enrolling in this course grants you access to five two-hour interactive sessions and a peer network for collaborative learning. Each immersive two-hour session combines thought-provoking lectures on key topics, such as the integration of physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine, and hands-on exercises designed to deepen your understanding of scientific principles in public health beyond just technological advancements.

Early Bird prices are as follows:

Corporate/Government/NGO: $499
Individual: $459
Student/Academic: $409*
*Must use college or university email address to receive this rate

To apply for a scholarship, click here. Scholarship applications close 6/10 and are awarded 6/14.

Register today to take advantage of Early Bird pricing which ends June 21st.

Questions? Contact us at programs@necsi.edu.

Abstract

The separation of science into physics, chemistry, and biology/medicine is entirely artificial. Reintegrating these disciplines will be one of the biggest challenges in understanding life and health.

In this series of five lectures, Matthias will provide an introduction to the essential role of science and physics in the field of public health and medicine, extending well beyond the design and development of sophisticated instruments within a hospital setting.

Here’s What You’ll Learn