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On the mathematical frontline: The podcast
Hear from the epidemiologists who have devoted their lives to fighting the pandemic.
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Mathematical snapshots: Emma Beniston
In this interview Emma tells us about what drew her to maths, an exciting summer internship which allowed her to experience life as a maths researcher, and what she is planning for the future.
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When being wrong is right
What can we learn from the COVID crisis about finding consensus?
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Can AI help with breast cancer screening?
There are several ways in which it can and studies suggest they could be safe and effective.
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Tracing mpox
What do we know about mpox, what do we not know, and what efforts are going into modelling it?
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The mathematical forces that fought COVID-19
The COVID-19 emergency resulted in some amazing mathematical collaborations.
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The inequalities of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the differences between us. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for this and future pandemics.
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Supporting healthcare with AI
Mathematicians are developing new machine learning techniques to support medical doctors in their work.
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On the mathematical frontline: Matt Keeling
Epidemiologist Matt Keeling tells us about his work on the roadmap out of lockdown, whether the models have been too pessimistic, and what it's been like producing scientific results that carry so much weight.
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Shining a light on COVID modelling
There have been accusations that the modelling projecting the course of the pandemic was too pessimistic. Are they justified?
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Reducing NHS waiting lists in the wake of COVID
Mathematicians help with clearing the massive NHS backlog for heart conditions.
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How maths can help you get ahead of the S-curve
The maths behind the S-curves that allow us to tell if a new variant is on the rise.