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I am excited to announce an enlightening STEM Twilight Lecture at Watford Grammar School for Boys on April 16, 2024, at 16:00. The topic is Mathematical Modelling and Malaria Research.
This lecture will feature Dr Joe Challenger, a distinguished Research Fellow in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College London.
Dr Challenger holds an MPhys degree and a PhD, both in Theoretical Physics. He has since moved into the field of mathematical epidemiology, with a focus on malaria. He uses mathematical modelling to evaluate the potential public health impact of novel control tools against malaria (e.g. drugs, vaccines, bed nets). He has recently received funding from the Medical Research Foundation to investigate the effects of climate change on malaria transmission. As part of his work, he collaborates with researchers from malaria-endemic countries, such as Burkina Faso, Benin, and Tanzania.
Dr Challenger will talk about his research trajectory, from an undergraduate degree in physics to becoming a researcher at one of the world’s leading departments in infectious disease epidemiology. He will outline the current state of attempts to control, and eventually eliminate, malaria. In addition, he will present reasons to be optimistic about the future of malaria control, as well as factors that could threaten to undo the progress made over the last 25 years. He will discuss how knowledge of mathematics and statistics helps him to carry out his work.
Don’t miss this unique chance to expand your knowledge and engage with cutting-edge research in the field of mathematical modelling and scientific research.
How to Attend:
If you are interested in attending this illuminating lecture, please send me an email by the 18th March 2024. Spaces are limited, so act promptly to secure your spot!
Best regards,
Mr. Abusef
