Modelling virus transmission: Prof Annelies Wilder-Smith

A clinician-scientist and specialist in emerging infectious diseases, Prof Annelies Wilder-Smith is addressing knowledge gaps and developing policy recommendations for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic. A visiting professor in NTU’s  Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, she also serves as a consultant to the World Health Organisation on issues related to COVID-19 vaccine policies.

Her research in the past months focusses on virus transmission risks on flights and cruise ships, and on modelling measures that could help to accelerate re-opening of travel.