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Public Health
Practicing the theory: Applying genomic epidemiology to guide public health action.
In this seminar I'll describe the bread and butter applications of genomic epidemiology in public health practice, contrast genomic epidemiological research projects with the realities of applied genomic epidemiology in practice, and highlight the unique opportunities and particular challenges one encounters in public health. To make this more concrete, I'll show examples from our recent work using genomics to support H5N1 outbreak response in Washington. I'll close with some of the opportunities I see for academic research to strengthen applied genomic epidemiology in public health practice.
Applying phylogenetics in public health: Past, present, and potential for the future
With the rapid growth of pathogen genomics in public health comes the increasing potential for applying phylogenetic methods within the applied public health space. While there is an immense availability of data, the infrastructure, systems, and workforce within public health are largely not designed to maximize that potential. In this seminar, Arianna will discuss some of the ways phylogenetic methods have been applied within public health to date. She will also share some of the unique challenges, opportunities, and hopes for the future for translating findings from phylogenetic approaches to public health action.