East Midlands Branch

THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Modelling the Spread of HIV/AIDS

by

Professor J Griffiths

Thursday 10 October 2002

starting at 7.30 pm

James Went Building,

City Site, De Montfort University,

Leicester

Abstract

In this talk data will be presented from a wide variety of sources, indicating the true significance of the HIV/AIDS epidemic throughout the world. Using these data, mathematical models will be built to describe the spread of the epidemic, and various “what-if” scenarios will be investigated. In particular, recent developments in the treatment of the syndrome will be considered, and the effects that these treatments have had on the modelling process will be outlined.

No charge is made to attend meetings, non-IMA members are welcome

For further details of this event or other East Midlands Branch activities consult the Web Site http://science.ntu.ac.uk/msor/ccb/ima.html or by contacting the Branch General Secretary:

Dr Stephen Hibberd, School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham; email: Stephen.Hibberd@nottingham.ac.uk or Tel. (0115) 9513841