​​The use of modelling to inform decision-making in an emergency: lessons from COVID-19​
Hear from a panel of individuals who were heavily involved in generating or using epidemiological modelling and analysis during the UK COVID-19 outbreak to determine what went well, what went badly, and how could we improve things for next time.​
LSHTM will host a panel discussion on the use of modelling and other scientific advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim will be to review how evidence fed into UK policymaking and learn lessons for future public health crises. The role of key committees such as SAGE and SPI-M will be reviewed, how their roles evolved, and how scientific advice was used to inform policy. Each expert will provide a short summary followed by a panel discussion where they answer questions from the audience (both online and in person).
Panelists
- ​​Professor John Edmunds, LSHTM
- ​Professor Graham Medley, LSHTM and Chair of the modelling committee SPI-M during the pandemic
- , Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Imperial College London
- , Formerly Director General for Analysis, COVID-19 Taskforce, Cabinet Office
All the panel members attended SAGE during the COVID-19 crisis.
Chair
Dr Clare Wenham, °®ÍþÄÌapp of Economics and Political Sciences
Dr Clare Wenham is an expert in global health security with an emphasis on the politics of infectious disease preparedness and response.
Event notices
- Please note space is limited and seats will be available on a first come first served basis
- Please note that you can join this event in person or you can join the session remotely
- The event will be followed by a reception from 18.45 - 19.45
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