Organisers:
Freya Shearer (University of Melbourne)
James McCaw (University of Melbourne)
Lilith Whittles (Imperial College London, UK)
Michael Plank (University of Canterbury, UK)

Program Description:

Mathematical models of infectious diseases, combined with statistical analyses, enable the interpretation of a variety of different epidemiological data types arising from multiple sources. Modelling allows for the robust and transparent management of (the inevitable) gaps in the data and captures uncertainties around future patterns of transmission. Hence, modellers have a wealth of experience in connecting data with their utility for informing policy decisions.

This workshop aims to leverage this experience and connect mathematical and statistical theory with the very practical issues of data collection and surveillance. Historically, mathematical and statistical modellers have primarily been passive consumers of data, which is almost never collected for the purpose of modelling. This workshop aims to enable modellers to play an active role in defining data needs with an emphasis on the statistical and modelling
analyses into which these data would feed.

Program Structure:

TBD

Registration:

• Deadline: TBC
• Registration is by invitation only. If you are interested to participate in this program, please contact one of the organisers with your CV and research background.
• Arrival date: 28 Feb 2027

ASSOCIATED EVENTS
MATRIX Wine and Cheese Afternoon 2 March 2027
On the first Tuesday of each program, MATRIX provides a pre-dinner wine and cheese afternoon. Produce is locally-sourced to showcase delicacies from the region.