September 9, 2013
Simulating the spread of disease
In the early stages of a disease outbreak, health officials have pressing questions. Where will cases emerge next? How many people will become sick?
Stories by Erin C. McKiernan
Erin C. McKiernan is a researcher in medical sciences and a member of the newly-formed research group for Mathematical Modeling of Micro and Macro Systems in Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico. Her research focuses on computational problems in neuroscience, physiology, and epidemiology. The opinions expressed are those of the author and interviewees, and not necessarily those of the National Institute of Public Health or the Secretary of Health of Mexico.