Models for the spread and evolution of tuberculosis

UAH Distinguished Lecture Series, 2005

Dr. Carlos Castillo-Chavez

Joaquin Bustoz Jr. Professor of Mathematical Biology
Executive Director of Institute for Strengthening Understanding of Mathematics and Science
Director of The Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute
Arizona State University

September 23, 2005
McDonnell-Douglas Auditorium
Room 100, Material Science Building
1:30 PM

Abstract

Tuberculosis high levels of prevalence in the world have been the norm, particularly in poor and/or developing nations. The application of mathematical models in the evaluation of epidemiological and sociological factors associated with TB dynamics, its evolution and its control at the population level will be highlighted. The emphasis will be on comparing the role of epidemiological versus sociological factors.