Biomathematics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Texas Tech University
In this talk, we will discuss two applications of mathematical modeling to sexually transmitted diseases, a compartmental model and an agent-based model. In the first part of the talk, we will propose four compartmental models to examine the interactions between host immune responses and the monkey(mpox) virus across three distinct infection routes (intravenous, intradermal, and intrarectal). The models are calibrated using viral load data from macaques infected through each of these three infection routes. The infectiousness of each infected macaque is calculated to uncover specific characteristics driving the 2022-2023 outbreak. In the second part of the talk, we will discuss an agent-based model with a dynamically sexual contact network that was developed to simulate the individual-level dynamics of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection. With the calibrated model, we then evaluate the impact of different vaccine program on the CT burden and its long-term sequalae.
The Biomath seminar may be attended Friday at 11:00 AM CST (UT-6) via this Zoom link.
Meeting ID: 948 8777 3344
Passcode: 872069
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The Biomath seminar may be attended Friday at 11:00 AM CST (UT-5) via this Zoom link.
Meeting ID: 948 8777 3344
Passcode: 872069