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Thursday, February 18
Thu, Feb 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual
Virtual
Keynote Address
Practical and Adaptive Modeling to Inform Policy for the SARS-Cov-2 / COVID-19 Pandemic Response (304219)
*R. David Parker, University of AlaskaIn the last 10 years, we have experienced two pandemics: the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009 and now the SARS-CoV-2. Due to climate change, the vast biological migrations around the planet, and increased population mobility, pandemics and epidemics are increasing in frequency. When a novel pathogen emerges, the standard practices in medicine, public health, and health care delivery change to meet the needs of the population. During such an event, what are considerations for statisticians and methodologists to adapt to provide the best data rapidly? Examples of practical and adaptive modeling will be presented when rapid and tailored data needs are at the front lines of saving lives.