The Science of Pandemics - C4 Public Lecture

Explore the science behind global pandemics in this 1-hour 12-minute public lecture by Professor Lauren Meyers. Delve into the ongoing threat of influenza and discover how mathematical modeling combined with high-performance computing is revolutionizing disease surveillance, forecasting, and control. Gain insights into the big picture of pandemics, understand flu curves and networks, and learn about data sources and decision support tools. Examine the role of supercomputers in predicting influenza seasons and respiratory disease activity. Investigate surge planning strategies and explore the big questions surrounding pandemic science. Recorded on December 4, 2013, this comprehensive talk offers a deep dive into the cutting-edge approaches used to combat and understand global health crises.

Introduction
The Big Picture
Flu
Flu pandemics
Flu curve
Where do people like me come in
Networks
Data
Trick of the Trade
Supercomputers
Data Sources
Decision Support Tools
Optimization Tools
Surge Planning
Influenza Surveillance
Predict the Influenza Season
Predict Respiratory Disease Activity
Big Questions
Conclusion