Seth Judson, MD

Analysis of Diagnostic Networks

Data reporting for Pandemic Preparedness

We further compared COVID-19 data reporting systems across African countries to determine whether there were data available to create vulnerability assessments for other countries. We found that African countries have diverse COVID-19 data reporting systems. These national data reporting systems are important for transmitting data during pandemics that researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the general public can use.

Judson, S., Torimiro, J., Pigott, D., Maima, A., Mostafa, A., Samy, A., Rabinowitz P., Njabo, K. (2022). COVID-19 data reporting systems in Africa reveal insights for future pandemics. Epidemiology and Infection, 1-22. doi:10.1017/S0950268822001054

Building equitable local & global partnerships

Training in Data Science and Spatial Epidemiology

Novel tools such as AI/machine learning provide opportunities for improving disease surveillance and resource allocation. We developed a partnership with the Ghana Health Service and University of Ghana to train local public health scientists on spatial analysis and modeling of climate-sensitive diseases. These skills will also enable public health researchers to address other local health inequities, such as improving access to healthcare.