My group investigates behavioural dynamics and zoonoses. Our research aims to understand, measure, and model the role of context-specific behaviour in infectious disease epidemiology. Specifically, we integrate diverse data types to represent the interplay of socio-demographic factors, behavioral choices, and transmission dynamics in defining risk profiles for emerging viral hemorrhagic fevers, with a focus on Ebola, Lassa fever, and Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS).
I hold a joint appointment at LSHTM and Nagasaki University.
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Teaching
I am passionate about strengthening statistics and modelling skills as well as skills for effective utilisation of modelling evidence. Within LSHTM, I am a co-module organiser for the Statistics for Epidemiology (EPM102) course in the Distance Learning Epi programme. I also remain actively involved in teaching and curriculum development at the University of Liberia School of Public Health which is working to strengthen analytics skills among public health professionals in West Africa.
Prospective sudents with interest in a One Health approach to modelling and data collection for emerging infectious diseases are welcome to be in touch.
Research
- Modelling the role of socio-behavioural factors in spillover risk for emerging zoonoses
- Designing methods to integrate multi-disciplinary data sources and diverse data types for modelling the context in which infectious diseases emerge and spread
- Studying the learning processes behind generation and use of disease modeling evidence
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