How do we evaluate modelling work, and what does that imply about modelling responsibly?
- 24 March 2026, 10.00–16.30
- LSHTM, Keppel St, London WC1E 7HT
- 30-50 participants across academia and public health
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We’re inviting participants to join a one day workshop on evaluation and responsibility in infectious disease modelling. Through the day, we’ll:
- compare perspectives on evaluation in epidemiological and public health contexts
- collaboratively map out what this means for professional norms, values, and responsibilities
- experiment with what this looks like in practice by co-designing training material for modellers
We intend to directly support participants by building up practical ideas, resources, and relationships. While we anticipate a UK focus, we welcome contributions from any context. We encourage participants from all career experiences and interests to join.
10:00 Welcome activity: Nominating role models
10:15 Introduction & aims
10:30 Opening: Modelling & scientific responsibility
10:40 Evaluation across epidemiological contexts
11:10 Implications for scientific responsibility
11:30 Coffee break
11:45 Training scientifically responsible modellers
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Opening: Modelling & social responsibility
13:40 Evaluation across public health contexts
14:10 Implications for social responsibility
14:30 Fresh air break
15:00 Training socially responsible modellers
15:45 Gallery of co-designed training materials
16:00 Crowd sourcing: big priorities and small next steps
16:30 Close
See the full schedule
This event is open to all, and we welcome anyone to join. Just let us know you’re interested and we’ll share logistics for the day.
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- Contact: Kath Sherratt
- More information
Organised by Kath Sherratt (LSHTM), Seb Funk (LSHTM), and Erica Thompson (UCL), and supported by LSHTM CMMID