Modelling is critical for translating data into decision-making evidence. Our modelling guides effective and cost-effective responses to infectious diseases and global health problems.
Our dynamic, interdisciplinary team uses modelling to guide practical, cost-effective responses to infectious diseases and global health problems. We’re at the forefront of modelling across areas including:
Our methodological approaches are adapted to the data available and key policy questions being addressed, and include a variety of:
Learn more about our modelling work in the How Science Matters podcast.
Optima HIV is an open source mathematical modelling tool to help countries respond effectively to HIV.
Optima Tuberculosis is an open-source model to aid the fight against TB. It combines epidemiological and economic algorithms to find the best ways to optimise resources and reduce disease.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that effective public health responses save lives and reduce socio-economic damage. Modelling has played a critical role in public health decision-making by quantifying the risks and benefits of different policy responses. Burnet Health Modeller Dominic Delport's PhD will utilise mathematical modelling to generate evidence to support public health decision-making during outbreaks and prepare for future pandemics.
This project aims to find out how Victorians are experiencing COVID-19 and responding to the measures introduced to stop the spread of the virus.
This study uses a mathematical model to examine the circumstances in which quarantine for COVID-19 could be reduced from 14 days without substantially increasing the risk of virus transmission.
Associate Professor Suman Majumdar has been appointed to the new role of Burnet Chief Health Officer – COVID-19 and Health Emergencies.
New Burnet Institute modelling has revealed the significant cost of hepatitis B deaths globally and emphasises the under appreciated economic burden of hepatitis B.
BMC Public Health
Nick Scott, Romesh Abeysuriya, Dominic Delport, Rachel Sacks‐Davis
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology
Phillip Luong, Chris Seaman, Yinzong Xiao, Romesh Abeysuriya, Jess Howell, Margaret Hellard, Nick Scott, Chris Seaman, Phillip Luong, Yinzong Xiao
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology
Christian Kuschel, Nick Scott, Alisa Pedrana, Sophia Schroeder, Jessica Howell, David P. Wilson, Margaret Hellard, Nick Scott, Christian Kuschel, Alisa Pedrana
The Lancet HIV
Tom Walsh, Debra ten Brink, Anna L. Bowring, Rowan Martin‐Hughes, Nisaa Wulan, Yinzong Xiao, Kelvin Burke, Tom Tidhar, Sherrie L. Kelly, Nick Scott
BMJ Global Health
Tom Walsh, Sherrie L. Kelly, Dominic Delport, Debra ten Brink, Rowan Martin‐Hughes, Caroline Homer, Nick Scott, Sherrie L. Kelly, Tom Walsh, Dominic Delport