The Evolutionary Epidemiology of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Explore the evolutionary epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into topics such as the evolutionary relationships among host species, dates of first infection, and the Betabar model. Examine compartment models, variants of concern, and the impact of lockdown strength. Investigate Fisher's fundamental theorem prediction, evolution and control strategies, and the tradeoff hypothesis. Analyze the roles of host age and social network analysis in disease spread. Engage with the content through a Q&A session on Slack for further discussion and clarification.

Introduction
Overview
Evolutionary relationship among host species
Date of first infection
Betabar model
The compartment model
Variants of concern
Strength of lockdown
Fischers fundamental theorem prediction
Evolution and control
Tradeoff hypothesis
Host age
Social network analysis