AFRO-NETS> Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling and its Applications

[Emilia Vynnycky <Emilia.Vynnycky@lshtm.ac.uk>]

Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling and its Applications
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15 - 26 July 2002
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Summary:

Mathematical modelling is increasingly being applied to interpret and 
predict the dynamics and control of infectious diseases. Applications 
include predicting the impact of vaccination strategies against in-
fections such as measles, rubella and polio and determining optimal 
control strategies against HIV and onchocerciasis. 

This two week intensive course is intended to introduce professionals 
working on infectious diseases to this exciting and expanding area. 
The emphasis will be on developing a conceptual understanding of the 
basic methods and on their practical application, rather than the ma-
nipulation of mathematical equations. 

Who should attend:

The course is designed for individuals interested in expanding their 
knowledge of the techniques for analysing and interpreting epidemiol-
ogical data on infectious diseases and for predicting the impact of 
control programmes, including medical and health professionals, pol-
icy makers, veterinary scientists, medical statisticians and infec-
tious disease researchers. 

Specialist mathematical training is not a prerequisite. However, in-
dividuals with degrees in mathematical disciplines working on some 
aspect of infectious disease dynamics and/or control, who wish to 
learn about the potential of infectious disease modelling will also 
benefit.


For copies of the leaflet and application form, please contact:
Registry
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
50 Bedford Square
London, WC1B 3DP, UK
mailto:shortcourses@lshtm.ac.uk 

Further details about the course content can be downloaded from the
Web page: 
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/itd/units/ideu/ModellingShortCourse.htm 
or visit:
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk 

or contact one of the course organizers:

Emilia Vynnycky 
Lecturer in Infectious Disease Modelling
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
mailto:emilia.vynnycky@lshtm.ac.uk

or Richard White
mailto:richard.white@lshtm.ac.uk

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