Menzies Lab
Our lab works with domestic and international organizations and institutions to strategize and address health policy and global health issues through mathematical modeling approaches, with highlights on infectious diseases such as HIV, TB, and malaria.
665 Huntington Avenue
Building 1, Room 1105, Boston, MA 02115
Welcome
The Menzies Lab is based in the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Our research focuses on major infectious diseases, tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), in the United States and in low-resource settings.
The lab uses mechanistic and statistical modeling to undertake a range of research investigating the health impact and cost-effectiveness of infectious disease treatment and prevention programs.
Our work involves close collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for US-based TB research, as well as the Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization, and the Global Fund Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria. More recently, our team has been contributing their efforts and working with local health departments on the COVID-19 response.
Nick Menzies is Associate Professor of Global Health in the Department of Global Health and Population, and part of the core faculty of the Harvard Center for Health Decision Science. He uses decision science and quantitative research to understand the consequences of policies to combat major infectious diseases and help design effective disease control programs when resources are limited.
Research
Find your interest in infectious disease modelling.
Optimal Targeting for Individual and Population-Level TB Prevention
This project provides tailored TB risk evidence to optimize prevention services locally and globally. Prior work shows the feasibility of estimating TB risks for small population groups.
Prevention Policy Modeling Lab (Phase II and III)
Evaluating the health impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of infectious disease programs in the U.S., partnering with NCHHSTP at CDC to inform health policy and guide public health decis
TB Modeling and Analysis Consortium (TB MAC)
TB MAC aims to improve TB care and prevention policy globally and locally, enhancing efficiency and understanding of the epidemiological and health system processes that drive TB outcomes.
Additional Funded Projects
We continue collaborating with multiple local and international organizations. View a list of additional ongoing projects at the lab.
News
Recent news and updates for Menzies Lab
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Racial, ethnic disparities persist in U.S. tuberculosis cases
Racial and ethnic disparities in tuberculosis incidence persist among the U.S.-born population, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
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RUG at HSDI – R User Group at the Harvard Data Science Initiative
Nicole Swartwood, our Senior Research Analyst, along with other colleagues, has created an R User Group for the Harvard community.
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Investment case of new TB vaccines
Economic analyses led by Allison Portnoy and Nick Menzies on the full value proposition for new tuberculosis vaccines.
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Tabby2: Interactive Webtool Providing Tuberculosis Projections
Research analysts at Menzies lab are leading efforts to expand Tabby2 in collaboration with the CDC.
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Covidestim – COVID-19 Nowcasting
New statistical model developed by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Yale School of Public Health.
We welcome opportunities for collaboration.
If you are interested or have general inquiries, please get in touch.
Nick Menzies
Email: nmenzies@hsph.harvard.edu
Department of Global Health and Population
665 Huntington Avenue (click for map)
Building 1, Room 1105, Boston, MA 02115