Institute for Disease Modeling

IDM is committed to improving public health by supporting infectious disease eradication programs through the use of quantitative analysis.

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

laser-measles is now publicly available! Our free, open-source spatial epi toolkit helps researchers & public health teams simulate spread, evaluate vaccination strategies, and identify at-risk children for this deadly disease https://t.co/cQjpj41QUV #measles

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

We are so excited to partner with @AnthropicAI as part of their new collaboration with the Gates Foundation! We're integrating Claude into our malaria & TB models to get better predictions into the hands of practitioners on the ground, because that's how modeling saves lives

[Anthropic @AnthropicAI]

We’re partnering with the Gates Foundation, committing $200 million in grants, Claude credits, and technical support to programs in global health, life sciences, education, agriculture, and economic mobility.

Read more: https://t.co/eqCrLKtNCq

[Exemplars in Global Health @exemplarshealth]

Join us on Day 3 of #ICPHC2025 as we explore how data, research, and modeling are reshaping primary health care—bridging the gap from evidence to smarter decisions. Event details ⬇

[Edward Wenger @WengerEdward]

Opportunity to join @IDMOD_ORG as a Senior Scientist, advancing innovation in model architecture at the intersection of dynamical systems and software design: https://t.co/nagQRdNNCC

[Dr. Susan Mambo, PH.D @suzzaine_mambo]

With this incredible team from across the continent at the @IDMOD_ORG in Seattle, hosted by the @gatesfoundation, we discussed various global public health trends and their impact on the broader global population.
Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) is one trend in everybody's mouth.

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

We're hiring! Come join our team

[Mike Famulare @famulare_mike]

We're hiring at @IDMOD_ORG, with more coming the next few months. Seattle or full-time remote. https://t.co/ll9DXoZxnS & https://t.co/oPEWAFo4KU There will also be IC jobs in similar areas a few months from now. If you're on the market and something looks like a good fit, DM me.

[APHRC @aphrc]

The #IamAPHRC Data Science Programs team was honored to attend the 2024 @IDMOD_ORG Annual Symposium, themed "Global Public Health in a Chaotic World: The Role of Modeling & Data Science."

@agnes_kiragga, @cygubicko, and @isammygh presented models on how educational campaigns and spousal involvement shape fertility preferences and pregnancy outcomes. The research suggests that achieving 60% of modern contraceptive prevalence by 2030 could improve maternal and child health by 90%.

The symposium remains a crucial platform for advancing evidence-based policies and strengthening global public health.

#PublicHealth #DataScience #IDM2024 #WeAreAfrica

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

@aphrc @agnes_kiragga @cygubicko @isammygh @gatesfoundation @AbelWalekhwa @ChristineGer22 @Mikes_Kocholla @mirre02 @Komondi89 @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi We are thrilled you were able to attend!

[Helen Savage @helenrosesavage]

Excited to be at @IDMOD_ORG #idm2024 for the next two days. Already some exciting discussions and later presenting a poster on modelling tb and air quality.

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

Come join our team!

[Edward Wenger @WengerEdward]

Our software team at @IDMOD_ORG is recruiting for a software leadership role managing the engineering team responsible for advanced spatial modeling in support of disease elimination programs. Details here: https://t.co/33x38hy5bb

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

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[Ifakara Health Institute @ifakarahealth]

TRAINING:
Insights from the course

As we near the finish line of the 2-week “Training the Trainer” course with Dr. Amelia Bertozzi-Villa from the @IDMOD_ORG with data scientists and modelers from @ifakarahealth and @dLabTz there is a sense of transition and growth.🌱

For @ifakarahealth modelers and data scientists like Gloria Shirima this marks the “beginning of a journey” to share knowledge and skills worldwide. 🌍 Nicholaus Mziray echoes this sentiment, empowered with essential skills for impactful workshops. 👩‍🏫📚

In the days ahead, they will put their skills to the test with presentations and live coding sessions! 👨🏽‍💻👩🏻‍💻

>> https://t.co/4vbKNTXZiH
>> #IFAKARAevents

[Ifakara Health Institute @ifakarahealth]

EMPOWERMENT:
Sharpening training skills of data scientists, mathematical modelers

Dr. Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, a disease modeler from the @IDMOD_ORG and Dr. Punam Amratia, a research scientist from the @MalariaAtlas EA Node, implemented by @ifakarahealth, have been conducting a two-week session aimed at sharpening trainer teaching skills. 👩‍🏫📚

Attending are data scientists and mathematical modelers from Ifakara and @dLabTz. The Ifakara data science team has a strong track record of conducting training locally and internationally. 🌍

This "training the trainer" program is meant to allow participants to sharpen their skills, empowering them to become effective educators.

>> https://t.co/4vbKNTXZiH
>> #IFAKARAevents

[AgnesKiragga @agnes_kiragga]

Day 1/10 of the long-awaited training in Agent-Based Modelling led by @APHRC, @CEMA, @StrathU @IDMOD_ORG @DiscoverJKUAT at the @uonbi . Great training content, carefully selected to transfer skills in mathematical modelling for decision-making in Africa.@CKyobutungi @DKadengye

[Institute for Disease Modeling @IDMOD_ORG]

@aphrc @DiscoverJKUAT @StrathU @IDIMakerere So honored to be a part of this incredible training course!

[APHRC @aphrc]

The training continues to empower African trainees with adequate skills for evidence generation.

#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #IAmAPHRC

@IDMOD_ORG @DiscoverJKUAT @StrathU @IDIMakerere

[MalariaAtlasProject @MalariaAtlas]

Last week MAP had the privilege of welcoming Amelia Bertozzi-Villa from @IDMOD_ORG back to @telethonkids to collaborate with the team and present a seminar on "Mapping the Malaria Modeling Ecosystem" it is always a pleasure to have @IDMOD_ORG and we look forward to future visits!

[Edward Wenger @WengerEdward]

Our software team at @IDMOD_ORG is recruiting for a software leadership role managing the engineering team responsible for advanced spatial modeling in support of disease elimination programs. Details here: https://t.co/Sw39C2Xylu

[Katherine Battle @battle_kt]

Malaria team at @IDMOD_ORG is looking for a research scientist to join our team for 6 months to help with a literature review and data extraction effort for ITNs/LLINs🦟 Working with me and @abertozz 😎 Details here: https://t.co/ty3QUESHeV

[Applied Malaria Modelling network (AMMnet) @AMMnetwork]

Welcome all, to the second AMMnet meeting, this year in Chicago! #malariamodeling #malaria @IDMOD_ORG @pamcafrica @CameroonPamca