Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling and its Applications (Online)
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Public Health England would like to invite you to register for the online course titled ‘Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling and its Applications‘.
This three-week online course, is intended to introduce professionals working on infectious diseases in either developing or developed countries 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 manipulation of mathematical equations. The methods will be illustrated by “hands-on” experience of setting up models in spreadsheets as well as other specialist modelling packages, and seminars in which the applications of modelling will be discussed.
Dates: 27 June – 15 July, 2022
Course outline:
- Key concepts in infectious disease epidemiology;
- The basic methods for setting up (deterministic and stochastic) infectious disease models;
- Practical applications of modelling, including predicting the impact of control strategies against infections, and describing the course of outbreaks;
- Analyses of serological data: methods for estimating age and time-dependent transmission rates and their application for developing models of the dynamics of infections;
- Modelling in real-time;
- How to read and interpret modelling papers;
- Models for describing STI and HIV transmission and control;
- Models of the dynamics and control of vector-borne diseases, tuberculosis;
- Fitting models to data, network models, sensitivity analyses and introductory health economics;
- Guest lectures from researchers working on mathematical modelling.
Eligibility:
- Individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of the techniques available for analysing and interpreting epidemiological data on infectious diseases and for predicting the impact of control programmes, including medical and health professionals, policy makers, veterinary scientists, medical statisticians and infectious disease researchers.
- Specialist mathematical training is not a prerequisite. However, individuals 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.
- Some familiarity with spreadsheet packages (ideally Excel) is desirable.
- Applicants should have a good command of English.
Participants will gain:
- Deepened understanding of infectious disease epidemiology
- An understanding and practical experience of the basics of infectious disease modelling
Course fees:
- £1,780 full fee;
- £890 for LMICs. When applying for discounted fees, please include proof of LMIC status alongside your CV. LMIC status can be confirmed with a passport and proof of current residence.
There is no formal assessment but at the conclusion of the course, a certificate of attendance will be provided.
