​​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, London School 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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