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Evolution in spatial systems : long-term changes in disease behaviour
Reference
E13530
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Matthew Keeling
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Laurence Hurst
Institution
University of Warwick
Department
Biological Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
118,624
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
04/12/2000
End date
04/12/2003
Duration
36 months
Abstract
This program aims to explain current disease dynamics and predict future trends from evolutionary principles. This involves the formulation of a robust mathematical framework allowing us to consider the evolution of organisms in an environment where multiple temporal and spatial scales play an important role. The theory will then allow us to understand how a disease's epidemiological parameters are influenced by social differences and routes of transmission, in terms of evolutionary stable strategies. Other applications include the evolution of drug resistance and the design of optimal drug administration strategies if this is to be avoided.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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