Complexity Science Seminar Series - Abstracts
Title: Simple Models for Epidemics in Networks
Presenter:
Dr. Juan P. Aparicio, Department of Science and Technology, Universidad Metropolitana, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date and Time: Monday, October 30, 2006, 3:00-4:00PM
Abstract:
Standard mass-action models of disease dynamics are still widely used in theoretical epidemiology. These models assume homogeneous mixing which is rarely observed in real populations. In this talk I will show that using the basic reproduction number as a parameter it is possible to capture some of the effects of non-homogeneous mixing on disease spread and I will present some applications.Seminar Location: The seminars are held at:
Virginia Tech, Corporate Research Center
1880 Pratt Drive, Building XV
Seminar Room 2018, Second Floor
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