Can an algebraic equation hold the secret to eradicating malaria or schistosomiasis? A mathematics professor is utilizing the combination of algorithms and models in an effort to assist his medical ...

Simon Fraser University mathematics professor Caroline Colijn will lead a new, national infectious disease modeling network that will inform decisions related to public health threats and better ...

A recent breakthrough study has introduced a novel methodology that significantly enhances the accuracy of epidemiological estimates for infectious diseases like COVID-19. The study, titled ...

In today’s interconnected world, the rapid spread of infectious diseases poses a significant threat to global health and economic stability. The emergence of novel pathogens can lead to widespread ...

It is possible to successfully fend off a zombie attack, according to Canadian mathematicians. The key is to "hit hard and hit often." Oh yes, somebody actually did a study on mathematics of a ...

Abstract: Rubella, a viral infection preventable through vaccination, remains a public health concern despite the absence of recent outbreaks in the United States. The live attenuated rubella virus ...

Mathematics can help public health workers better understand and influence human behaviors that lead to the spread of infectious disease. Mathematics can help public health workers better understand ...

Epidemiological models are simplified mathematical representations of infectious disease outbreaks to understand the course of disease evolution in a population, by combining various inputs of how a ...

Graduate student Jason Davis doesn’t use a traditional lab to study prion diseases. Instead, he relies on computer modeling and applied mathematics. Jason Davis uses computer modeling and applied ...

Artificial intelligence’s role in disease modeling could be transformative. Its ability to analyze massive datasets rapidly, uncover hidden trends and forecast likely outcomes could accelerate ...

Simon Fraser University mathematics professor Caroline Colijn will lead a new, national infectious disease modeling network that will inform decisions related to public health threats and better ...

The joint research team has developed a new estimation method that overcomes the fundamental limitations of conventional epidemiological parameter estimation. (left) Conventional methods assume ...