Seminars @ NDSSL

Title: Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Animal Epidemics

Presenter: Dr. Chris Rorres Veterinary Medicine School, University of Pennsylvania

Date and Time: Friday, February 29th, 2008 11:00-12:00pm

Abstract:

Animal epidemics, such as those of foot-and-mouth disease and infectious salmon anemia, have the potential of causing enormous economic losses, as evidenced by the devastating 2001 foot-and-mouth epidemic in the United Kingdom. In addition, some animal epidemics, such as those of avian influenza, pose the threat of being continued in human populations. Today, with the availability of enormous computing power and precise global positioning systems, more accurate models of animal epidemics can be developed and explored. Using simulations based on these models, more effective vaccination and culling policies can be designed to prevent and control such epidemics. In this talk I will discuss research being undertaken in this direction by the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Bio:

Seminar Location: The seminars are held at:
    Virginia Tech, Corporate Research Center
    1880 Pratt Drive, Building XV
    Seminar Room, First Floor
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