The Global Disease Modelling team develops new mathematical models and methodology applied to diseases with highly complex dynamics.
Led by Professor Melissa Penny, the Global Disease Modelling group improves our understanding of complex diseases through the development of mathematical models and methodologies. Our work addresses contemporary issues in infectious diseases and global health through a better understanding of preventing disease progression and transmission.
Our focus is on malaria and Strep-A, amongst other infectious diseases. We have also helped improve our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiding in our understanding of interventions. We have developed OpenMalaria and OpenStrepA.
Here we list our largest current projects and how they contribute to impact. If you would like more information on any of these projects, please feel free to reach out to our team at globaldiseasemodelling@thekids.org.au, or contact any of our team members.
Team leader
PhD, PD, BSc (Hons)
Team members (12)
PhD, MSc, BSc
PhD, DVM, MSc (Hons), BSc
MSc, BSc
BPhil (Hons)
MTeach (Sec), BMath (UQ)
PhD, ME, BEng (Distinction)
MIT
PhD, MSc, BSc
PhD, BSc (Hons)
Senior Research Officer
PhD, MSc, BSc
BSc Nutr. & BSc Health Prom.
Research Support Officer
PhD, BSc (Hons), DipCouns
Global Disease Modelling projects
Featured projects
Coefficient Giving
In this project, we will generate model-driven insights to accelerate and optimise how next-generation malaria vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are developed, evaluated, and deployed, across different age groups, use-cases, and transmission settings.
Reimagining OpenMalaria and Supporting Novel Tools
In this project, we will support malaria control and elimination using OpenMalaria: our in-house, open-source, advanced malaria simulation tool.
