Webinar: Process-driven model construction in disease ecology and animal health: model types and uses
:: Process-driven model construction in disease ecology and animal health: model types and uses ::
**Webinar**
Thursday 8th February - 11.00 am (CET)
http://fao.adobeconnect.com/modeling_process-driven/
Models which explicitly represent biological mechanism and processes (mechanistic or process models) are increasingly being used both in disease ecology and animal health studies. However, many different approaches and variations are used and it often difficult to decide what approaches are most appropriate in different situations. The team from Glasgow University have analyzed the different approaches used in process modelling and will discuss a framework that can be used when constructing, using, or comparing disease models. In addition to epidemiologists and disease modelers, this presentation should be highly relevant to those working in animal health policy development and disease planning and response.Speakers:
- Dr Rebecca Mancy is a Research Fellow working ecology and epidemiology at the University of Glasgow. She has developed mathematical and computational process models with applications to canine rabies and ecological questions.
- Dr Paddy Brock is a data scientist at the Department for International Development UK, who uses quantitative tools to support the delivery of effective international development and humanitarian aid programmes.
- Rowland Kao is the Sir Timothy O’Shea Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology and Data Science at the University of Edinburgh. He has developed and used quantitative process models in the analysis of a number of livestock diseases, most prominently FMD and bovine Tuberculosis.
Moderator: Dr Graeme Garner
Dr Graeme Garner is the new coordinator for the EuFMD modelling Network. Prior to joining EuFMD in September 2017, he worked for the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources where he managed the Epidemiology and One Health Program. Graeme has worked on a wide range of animal health projects both in Australia and overseas, with a particular interest in developing and using epidemiological models to support animal health policy, disease planning and emergency response.
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