Course - Hinxton, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Over the last two decades, mathematical models have seen a huge development in all aspects of infectious diseases, from microbiology to epidemiology and evolution. Professionals in these fields are now exposed to a wide range of models, often without receiving appropriate training.
This intensive, two-week course is aimed at any life scientist, public health officer, or medical or veterinary professional with an interest in quantitative approaches to infectious disease dynamics and control in humans or animals. The programme will cover introductory and advanced concepts in mathematical modelling of infectious diseases, including:
- Mathematical review (calculus, probability…)
- Population dynamics
- Deterministic and stochastic models
- Modelling structured populations: Age-structured, Spatial and Network models
- Applied programmi
- ng with R
- Statistical modelling
- Computer-based simulations
The course has a strong emphasis on the use of the programming software R and RStudio. The course starts with an introduction to computer programming from first principles, but participants who are not familiar with R are encouraged to learn the language basics (data analysis, vector manipulation and graphics) before attending.
- Organization: Wellcome Trust
Mon, Feb 16, 2015 - Fri, Feb 27, 2015
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus
Hinxton, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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