New Mathematical and Statistical Methods that Inform the Control of Infectious Disease Outbreaks

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    An outbreak of an emerged infection such as SARS is controlled using measures such as quarantine, closing schools and border control. This project will develop new mathematical models to evaluate these control measures, and to elucidate conditions under which they are able to eliminate the infection. Statistical techniques will be developed to estimate model parameters, to monitor the progress of outbreak control and to guide decisions on when control measures may be lifted. Outbreaks of three particular diseases will be considered as case studies: SARS, a new strain of influenza, and the deliberate release of smallpox.
    StatusFinished
    Effective start/end date1/01/0531/12/08

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