Modelling the Spatial Spread of Infectious Diseases

Dr. Cauchemez develops state-of-the-art mathematical methods to better understand and anticipate the spread of infectious diseases in human populations. Through the development of innovative modelling techniques and the collection of original epidemiological data in Bangladesh, India and Madagascar on influenza, dengue and chikungunya, he aims to unravel the spatial determinants of spread with a view to support policy making and improve control strategies.

Photo: Institut Pasteur - François Gardy

Simon
CAUCHEMEZ

Institution

Institut Pasteur

Country

France

Nationality

French

ORCID Open Researcher and Contributor ID, a unique and persistent identifier to researchers

Health

Chronic & Non-communicable Diseases

Pandemics & Infectious Diseases

AXA Chair

South Africa

Examining the Relationship Between Syndemics and Societal Change in South Africa

Low- and middle-income countries, particularly those experiencing rapid demographic shifts, are vulnerable to co-occurring pandemics, also known as syndemics, whether... Read more