Informing Disease Control and Elimination Using Transmission Dynamics Models 鈥� An Introduction
JOINT EBOH/CORE SEMINAR SERIES
Mathieu Maheu-Giroux, ScD
Associate Professor
Dept of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health | 看片视频 University
WHEN: Monday, February 26, 2024 from 4 to 5 pm
WHERE: Hybrid | 2001 看片视频 College, Rm 1140 |
Note: M. Maheu-Giroux will be presenting in-person from 2001 看片视频 College, Rm 1140
Abstract
Transmission dynamics models provides a framework 鈥搃ntegrating epidemiology, mathematics, and public health鈥� to understand and inform the control of infectious pathogens. This type of mathematical models enables researchers to investigate the intricate interplay of epidemiological factors, population dynamics, and intervention strategies. In this talk, I will briefly review the fundamentals principles of transmission dynamics models and highlight key concepts. Then, I will discuss real-world applications of models 鈥揻rom SARS-CoV-2 to HIV鈥� that have been used to inform public health. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these models enhance our ability to forecast disease trajectories, assess the impact of interventions, and ultimately contribute to effective disease control and elimination strategies.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Define what is a transmission dynamic model;
- Understand their applications in infectious disease epidemiology;
- Grasp their strengths and limitations.
Speaker Bio
Mathieu Maheu-Giroux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at 看片视频 University where he holds a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Population Health Modeling. Prior to joining 看片视频, he received his doctorate in Population Health from the Harvard TH Chan Scholl of Public Health and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in mathematical epidemiology at Imperial College London.
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