Dr Subramanian Swaminathan

Role:
Modeller, Epidemiologist
Institution:
Vector Control Research Centre (ICMR)
Institution website:
https://vcrc.icmr.org.in
Interests:
Epidemiology of vector borne diseases (lymphatic filariasis, dengue, JE, malaria) Statistical / mathematical modeling (stochastic/deterministic), simulation models Design and development of sampling strategies for vector surveillance and epidemiological surveys
Previous modelling experience:
Lymphatic Filariasis, Visceral Leishmaniasis
Modelling has been performed in:
Asia
Development, testing and validation LYMFASIM - a micro-simulation model for lymphatic filariasis transmission and control in collaboration with Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Rotterdam Quantified and validated LYMFASIM model parameters for Pondicherry situation LYMFASIM applied to assess the prospects of elimination with different treatment strategies Adapted and quantified LYMFASIM to describe the observed epidemiological patterns in Tamil Nadu Used the model to assess and compare the prospects of elimination by MDA with DEC or ivermectin
Interested in scoping existing and potential capabilities:
Visceral leishmaniasis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Lymphatic filariasis, Other
Other capacities:
Visceral leishmaniasis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Lymphatic filariasis
Modelling experience:
Within-host dynamics, Epidemiology and statistics, Transmission dynamics, Vector dynamics, Mapping and geostatistics, Operational and logistic
Methodologies:
Differential equation models, Stochastic compartmental models, Individual-based models (including agent-based models), Discrete event simulations, Decision-analytic models, Statistical inference
Location: Pondicherry