ID Epi Seminar Series – Justin Lessler
Feb 6, 2025 | 1-2pm ET | Kresge G3
How should we be evaluating planning scenarios? Meditations inspired by the US COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub
Presented by Justin Lessler, Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Justin Lessler is a professor in the Department of Epidemiology researching the dynamics and control of infectious disease, with particular interest in SARS-CoV-2, influenza, cholera and dengue. Justin works on the development and application of statistics, dynamic models and novel study designs to better understand and control infectious disease. In particular, he is interested in creating synergies between infection control practice, data collection and infectious disease dynamics.
Each spring, the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics hosts an annual seminar series, featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling.
Speakers will share their own perspectives and do not speak for Harvard.