Colin Simpson On Using Data To Inform COVID-19 Response Strategies

Colin will present on the application of real-world data in formulating vital national and international responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. His talk will delve into the tracking of the pandemic's evolving dynamics, the identification of groups at severe risk of hospitalization or death, and the analysis of vaccine adoption, safety, and efficacy.

Colin Simpson is a professor at Victoria University where is the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health. His research focusses on the epidemiology of respiratory and infectious diseases, vaccine evaluation and the improvement of the health and well-being of populations.

Effective altruism is a movement focused on finding the most effective ways to have a positive impact. EA Wellington is a group of about 40 people who meet up weekly to talk about different topics in effective altruism and ways we can get involved.

This session will be held in RH207 at Pipitea Campus. Note this is different from out normal room. While we run events at the university our group is comprised of both students and professionals. Anyone is welcome to join. Please be aware the doors to the university stop automatically opening past 6 pm.