Award
John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences 5R01TW012434-04
Measuring human behavior and ecological dimensions of pathogen transmission for outbreak control and prevention
Recipient
Pennsylvania State University
Award Amount
$476,386.00
Ceiling
$476,386.00
Awarded
January 20, 2025
Identifier
5R01TW012434-04
Award for research on human behavior and ecological factors affecting pathogen transmission to control and prevent outbreaks, focusing on measles and Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Description
This research measures vulnerability to emerging and endemic infectious diseases in space and time. The project involves interdisciplinary research across biology and geography, focusing on measles and Ebola prevention and management in the Équateur province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project aims to develop formal spatial methods, integrate population mobility dynamics, create geovisualizations, and develop models for intervention strategies.