I'm Kath, a researcher working on real-time epidemiological analysis during outbreaks of infectious disease. I work in the epiforecasts group, based in the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Disease in London.
My core interest is in rapid evidence synthesis for public health decision-making. I focus on using quantitative modelling to understand infectious disease dynamics, with particular experience in real-time forecasting. My work includes
- methods for model evaluation, comparison, and combination (ensemble modelling)
- combining scientific judgements through expert elicitation and consensus forming
- evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs in scientific advisory groups that operate within the resource constraints of emergency response.
I previously worked at the Wellcome Trust before training in epidemiology. I then worked on the COVID-19 response, contributing to the UK’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies and building modelling infrastructure for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
I currently lead a theme of work around outbreak response at LSHTM. I teach across modules in epidemiology and data science, and advocate for an inclusive working environment at my institution, focussing on disability. I am a happy Londoner, a feminist, and a community gardener.
All of my work is openly available, from concept to code to publication. If you are interested in any of my work and can't find it, please contact me.
- PhD by prior publication:
- Papers
- Software
- Research library
Please get in touch - I'm always glad to chat about these research themes, hear feedback, and support similar work.
- @kathsherratt
- katharine.sherratt (at) lshtm.ac.uk