Epidemiology of COVID-19

Epidemiology of COVID-19

The topic of this session will be epidemiology in general and the epidemiology of COVID-19. General concepts like R0 and Rt will be explained and how models work, the assumptions behind them, and what they tell us will also be a topic of discussion.

Preview for Week 5

Presented by Heidi Beidinger-Burnett

Heidi Beidinger-Burnett gives a preview of this week’s session.  

Epidemiology Tutorial: R0 and Superspreaders

Presented by Jenna Coalson

Twelve-minute video tutorial explaining the concept of R0 (Rnaught) and superspreaders.

Epidemiological Modeling Tutorial

Presented by Alex Perkins

Twelve-minute video that explains what epidemiology models can tell us.  Three different epidemiological models are explained. 

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Presented by Heidi Beidinger-Burnett and Mary Ann McDowell

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Featured Speakers: 

  • Heidi Beidinger-Burnett, Director, Eck Institute for Global Health Masters Program; Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame; President of the St. Joseph County Board of Health
  • Mary Ann McDowell, PhD, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Member of the Eck Institute for Global Health, University of Notre Dame
  • Alex Perkins, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame
  • Jenna Coalson, Assistant Professor of the Practice, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame

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Presented by Heidi Beidinger-Burnett and Mary Ann McDowell

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