Infectious Diseases and Modelling

We apply strengths in epidemiology and modelling to infectious disease issues of public health importance.

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Centre of Epidemiology for Policy and Practice

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Professor Kathryn Glass

Group Leader

Kathryn.glass@anu.edu.au

About

We apply multidisciplinary approaches to emerging issues in communicable diseases. We combine strengths in applied epidemiology with mathematical and spatial modelling to translate research findings into policy and practice.

Projects

Bushfire Health Survey

This study will assess the effects of prolonged bushfire smoke exposure on the physical health, mental health and lifestyle factors of residents of the ACT region.

Status

Current

People

Associate Professor Bruce Christensen
Ms Julie Reynolds

Optimal design of surveillance of vector-borne diseases

Status

Current

People

Dr Angus McLure

Assessing the risk of Salmonella associated with importation of beef

As part of a review of biosecurity risks for the import of beef to Australia, this project assesses the risks associated with Salmonella serotype Typhimurium DT104.

Status

Completed

People

Samantha Vilkins
Marta Hernandez-Jover

Burden and costs of gastroenteritis

This project updates estimates of cases of gastroenteritis in Australia, and estimates the economic costs of these illness in dollar terms and in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) lost.