Towards Epidemic Prediction: Federal Efforts and Opportunities In Outbreak Modeling

Excerpt: “Infectious disease outbreaks have surprised humanity throughout history. New diseases appear without warning, even today. Outbreaks of familiar diseases regularly occur where and when they are not expected. The Pandemic Prediction and Forecasting Science and Technology Working Group (PPFST WG), of the National Science and Technology Council, in this report identifies challenges in outbreak prediction and modeling and offers recommendations for Federal actions to advance the development and effective application of outbreak prediction capabilities.”