SIMID | Simulation Models of Infectious Disease
Integrating expertise to inform public health
By integrating expertise from diverse fields such as epidemiology, mathematics, computer science, and public health, we aim to develop accurate and impactful predictive models that inform public health policies and interventions.
Our mission is to empower stakeholders with evidence-based tools and strategies, ultimately striving to safeguard public health and promote resilience in the face of emerging infectious threats.
Explore our work
Dive into our research initiatives and explore the innovative approaches we're taking to understand and combat infectious diseases. From exploring new methodologies to analyzing real-world data, our research spans a wide range of topics and disciplines.
Latest updates
GEOMED 2024 welcomes spatial epidemiologists to Hasselt
September 16, 2024
Last week, we've had the pleasure of hosting researchers from across the globe in Hasselt for GEOMED 2024, a conference dedicated to advancing the field of spatial epidemiology.
“Intense and worthwhile” That’s a wrap on another successful edition of our summer school
September 10, 2024
This year, we once again welcomed 22 participants to Antwerp for the 2024 edition of our 5-day course on mathematical modelling and health economics.
Parvovirus on the rise again: is waning immunity to blame?
June 30, 2024
While we know that parvoviral infections are common in children and that the virus continues to infect people at a lower rate into adulthood, there hasn't been much research on how widespread the infection is overall. Most studies focus specifically on the risks to pregnant women.
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Training & Courses
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Research
Research
We work on different infectious diseases, using a variety of modelling approaches and data types.
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Dissemination & Awards
Publications
A list of the most recent publications on Google Scholar can be found here.
Awards
Philippe Beutels received t...