This course is designed to introduce students to study several common diseases in human regarding epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prevention. Over the course of the subject, student will study several major diseases that are known to have a significant impact on public health worldwide. Major diseases such as diseases of cardiovascular, endocrine, neurodegenerative, digestive, rheumatology, and cancer, as well as drug development. Special emphasis is placed on diseases that represent a threat to public health in HK and Asia. This course also will cover the fundamental concepts of disease epidemiology and current methods for disease surveillance and control. Lectures are given by internationally renowned faculty members. Lecturers will provide an overview of the current technological advances that impact health care and public reaction to scientific discoveries. Discussion round tables/group presentation are supervised by individual lecturer, and organized together with local and/or invited faculty members.