Caroline Colijn
SFU professor to lead national infectious disease modelling network
June 10, 2021Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Caroline Colijn has been selected to lead a multidisciplinary team of researchers in a new modelling network program of infectious diseases. The Canadian Network for Modelling Infectious Disease (CANMOD) “is one of five multidisciplinary infectious disease modelling networks receiving a total of $10 million” and is a piece of Justin Trudeau’s $1 billion COVID-19 support plan. The government of Canada reported this network aims to strengthen the relationships between the public, industry, and academic sectors in Canada. This intends to ensure Canada can better respond to public health threats or infectious disease outbreaks in…
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MAGPIE Research Group discuss research on COVID-19 data and models
November 18, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Dr. Caroline Colijn, Dr. Jessica Stockdale, and Dr. Paul Tupper from the MAGPIE Research Group featured as the guest speakers for the November 5, 2020 Cafe Scientifique hosted on Zoom. Dr. Colijn, Dr. Stockdale,…
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BC’s COVID-19 health policies are being informed by SFU professor’s research
May 18, 2020Written by: Harvin Bhathal, Peak Associate SFU mathematics professor and infectious disease modeller Dr. Caroline Colijn is using mathematical modelling to project trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research has allowed provincial health officers to better determine the next steps…
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