Computational and Mathematical Models: Leading the Fight against Infectious Disease

Friday, October 12, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
608 (WSCC)
Chairs:
Joan Lakoski, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Science Education Outreach, Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh and Phillip Palmer, PhD, Education & Outreach Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh

Description: The spread of infectious disease is changing rapidly. The speakers will discuss the use of computational and mathematical models to combat this global issue and provide insight on how these models can be beneficial to public health practitioners, decision makers and government official in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.



10:15 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:20 AM
10:40 AM
Decomposing the Model: The Importance of Parameter Development
Rebecca Christofferson, PhD , Postdoctoral Associate , Louisiana State University
11:20 AM
Ensemble Modeling of Symptoms to Human Immune Response of Influenza A Virus Infection
Sarah Lukens, PhD , Postdoctoral Associate , University of Pittsburgh