About this episode
This episode explores the role of mathematics in understanding and combating infectious diseases like COVID-19.
We’ve all heard of COVID-19, saw its impact on society, and probably even faced the respiratory illness itself. But is there… math behind this disease? And if so, can we use math to help fight COVID and other infectious diseases? It turns out that our collective behavior during outbreaks can mathematically fuel models of public health. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of mathematical biology. This is RadioBio.
People in this episode
Host: RadioBio
Guest: Dr. Folashade Agusto
Topics covered
- mathematical biology
- infectious diseases
- public health
- COVID-19
- collective behavior
Keywords
- math
- outbreaks
- public health models
- COVID-19
- infectious diseases
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