CV Science

Laura Temime PhD mathematical modeling of infectious diseases

Course and current status

Current status

Since 2014 Professor at the Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers (Cnam), Paris

Diplomas

2011 Habilitation qualification - Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI University

2003 PhD in biomathematics - Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI University

2000 Master in biomathematics - Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI University

2000 Master of engineering – Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées, Paris

Scientific summary

My research activites focus on the mathematical and computer modeling of infectious diseases, with the aim of better understanding phenomena, while providing predictions on future evolutions and helping decision-makers with the comparative assessment of control strategies.

Over recent years I have developed compartmental (deterministic and stochastic) and agent-based models to study various important public health issues, including:

• the selection of multi-resistant pneumococcal strains in human populations, under the influence of conjugate vaccines and antibiotics
• the diffusion of bacterial pathogens in healthcare settings, and the impact of hand hygiene or of antibiotic prescription strategies
• the relationship between work organization within hospitals, the physical psychological health of hospital staff and the risk of healthcare-associated infections for patients