In this MOOC we will review different aspects of HIV infection: from its biological origin and its identification as the causative agent of AIDS to the perspectives of eradication.
In this MOOC we will review different aspects of HIV infection: from its biological origin and its identification as the causative agent of AIDS, to the current epidemiology, advances in knowledge about viral persistence and host immune responses, vaccine candidates, strategies of eradication and community perspectives by international experts in the respective fields. Updated version (2025).
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Summarize the status of the HIV epidemic in the world
- Describe the immune mechanisms to tackle the virus and how HIV is able to evade them
- Report exceptional individuals who control the infection and animal models of spontaneous protection
- Obtain insights into viral reservoirs and state of the art knowledge on post-treatment control
- Explain clinical management of HIV infection
- Discuss the future perspectives on treatment and prevention.
This MOOC is part of the Online Diploma of infectious Diseases of the Institut Pasteur DNM2IP.
Enrollment: From Sept. 4, 2025 to November 3, 2026
Course: From November 4, 2025 to November 3, 2026
Languages: The videos are in English, with English and French subtitles.