On October 26th, 2010, the Literature Review Subcommittee hosted its bi-monthly Literature Review, along with a special presentation by scientist Jeffrey Shaman of the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Shaman discussed his groundbreaking work investigating the role of absolute humidity on influenza transmission dynamic, including his recent paper, "Absolute Humidity and the Seasonal Onset of Influenza in the Continental United States," published in PLoS Biology. His recent work on this topic has fundamentally changed the way we understand influenza seasonality -- and may well alter how we practice disease surveillance in the future.
Presenter
Jeffrey Shaman, College of Oceanic and Atmosphereic Sciences, Oregon State University
Date
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Host
ISDS Research Committee