Andy Dobson on Epidemic Modeling for COVID-19

Explore epidemic modeling for COVID-19 with Princeton epidemiologist Andy Dobson in this 36-minute talk from the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into the benefits and limitations of mathematical models in tracking contagious diseases, understand the tradeoffs between pathogen transmissibility and virulence, and examine the potential for herd immunity as a response to the pandemic. Investigate the possibility of COVID-19 becoming an endemic seasonal infection and analyze the interconnections between epidemiological and economic systems. Gain insights into spatial and evolutionary models, outbreak patterns, and the impact of cultural behaviors on disease spread. Learn about the opportunities presented by the crisis, including vaccine development, and discover valuable resources for further study in this timely and informative discussion.

Intro
Welcome
Working from home
Mathematical models for emerging disease
Interactions and network structures
Emergence and prediction
Model thresholds
Evolution of pathogen virulence
Outbreak patterns
Spatial models
Cultural behaviors
Economic impacts
Opportunities
Vaccines
Resources