Pandemic preparedness: mathematical models, ‘fieldwork’ and COVID-19
In this talk, I will review work in the group on the mathematical models and approaches we have used to understanding pandemic preparedness. Our recent work on modelling the role of diagnostic testing highlights the epidemiological consequences of early detection of what the WHO refer to as Disease ‘X’; a novel pathogen with pandemic potential. The ongoing situation with COVID-19 has allowed us, through ‘fieldwork’, to investigate the role of different diagnostic approaches to determine levels of disease when the pathogen has latent and asymptomatic states. Coupling this with our recent mathematical modelling work on lockdown exit and quarantining strategies, I will discuss approaches for pandemic preparedness.
Date:
12 October 2020, 17:00 (Monday, 1st week, Michaelmas 2020)
Venue:
Zoom, registration not required
Speaker:
Professor Mike Bonsall (University of Oxford)
Organiser:
Oxford University Biological Society (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
oxfordbiologicalsoc@gmail.com
Part of:
Oxford BioSoc MT webinar series
Booking required?:
Not required
Booking url:
https://zoom.us/j/91045038316?pwd=Yk5DSGR6M1krUFJhMHUrbUFFRWtTdz09
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Kaylin Chong
