Complexity Science Seminar Series - Abstracts
Title: Disease Dynamic Modeling on Emergent Networks
Presenter:
Nina Fefferman, The Center for Discrete Mathematics and
Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS), Rutgers University
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007, 3:30-4:30PM
Abstract:
Epidemiological models often rely on underlying social interaction networks to direct the potential routes of infections disease transmission. These networks are usually imposed based on externally assumed or observed knowledge of particular systems. In many systems, however, the network structures are emergent system properties of the behaviors of the participating individuals. We'll discuss one potential computational framework for examining disease spread on these sorts of emergent networks. Additionally, we'll see how continuing social affiliation dynamics, rather than assuming static contact patterns can greatly affect the outcome of these disease models.Seminar Location: The seminars are held at:
Virginia Tech, Corporate Research Center
1880 Pratt Drive, Building XV
NDSSL Conference Room, First Floor
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