JCSET | Projects in Biomathematics
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Sophomore
Major
Biomedical Sciences
Minor
Chemistry / Biomathematics
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Dr. McCarthy
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Applications of disease models can lead to insight on spread of diseases, population movements, and wildlife health safety. This exploration of mathematical models sought to determine the spread of wildlife disease, specifically devil facial tumor disease (DFTD). Tasmanian devil populations have been negatively affected by DFTD. The basic SIR disease model was modified to better fit the spread of DFTD, along with a network model to inspect the rate of infectivity. It was found that the population of Tasmanian devils will continue to decrease in size and multiple populations are connected to each other. Models of wildlife disease have the capability to give more insight into the spread of diseases and their impact on animal populations.
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Principles of Biomathematics
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Mathematical Model of Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD) Spread in Tasmanian Devils
Applications of disease models can lead to insight on spread of diseases, population movements, and wildlife health safety. This exploration of mathematical models sought to determine the spread of wildlife disease, specifically devil facial tumor disease (DFTD). Tasmanian devil populations have been negatively affected by DFTD. The basic SIR disease model was modified to better fit the spread of DFTD, along with a network model to inspect the rate of infectivity. It was found that the population of Tasmanian devils will continue to decrease in size and multiple populations are connected to each other. Models of wildlife disease have the capability to give more insight into the spread of diseases and their impact on animal populations.