Watch PhD students Kieran Lamb and Marth Luka (funded by the Wellcome Trust) share their groundbreaking research on COVID-19 infection dynamics.

Using a range of methodologies, they investigated the key factor driving infection rates and explored the role of host antiviral molecules. These molecules may be influencing the evolution of the virus and its activity over time.

Their focus on SARS-CoV-2 infection waves revealed the interplay between the virus, socioeconomic condition and health variables and their impact on COVID-19 case numbers. By applying computational methods, their study offers critical insights into pandemic patterns and provides valuable understandings to shape future public health strategies.