MathBio Seminar | Monica Cojocaru (University of Guelph)
Feb 12, 2026
10:30AM to 11:30AM
Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/02/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: Monica Cojocaru (University of Guelph)
Location: Hamilton Hall, Room 410 & Zoom
Zoom link: https://mcmaster.zoom.us/j/98308755554 (Passcode: MathBio)
Title: Modelling disease transmission: new approaches for MPOX, EBV and measles modelling
Abstract: Mathematical modelling is a valuable tool in assessing disease dynamics and interventions. Models may be deterministic, stochastic, data driven, network based, or hybrid, combining multiple approaches. Advances in computing power, data collection, and simulation frameworks have made it possible to create dynamic models that integrate individual behaviour, environmental context and policy scenarios. The agent-based framework was chosen for this thesis because of its ability to simulate person-to-person behavioural characteristics, personality traits, and individual decision-making.