Mathematical modeling of infectious disease dynamics – Sang Woo Park

Abstract

Recent emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease pathogens have caused major disruptions to our society, highlighting the importance of managing ongoing outbreaks and predicting future epidemics. In this talk, I will use mathematical models to test biological hypotheses about pathogen transmission and leverage these findings to inform public health guidance. I will begin by modeling the transmission dynamics of Enterovirus D68 as a case study. I then use mathematical models from ecological perspective to answer questions about pathogen coexistence, responses to perturbations, and climate drivers. Overall, I will provide a broad overview to highlight the use of mathematical models in answering core questions in infectious disease ecology.