Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth

Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, NDM Centre for Global Health Research, Big Data Institute (BDI), University of Oxford

Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth works on the development of mathematical, statistical, and computational models which inform disease dynamics and translation to global health policy. She has made significant contributions to the study of neglected tropical diseases, COVID-19, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Her research has focused on developing mathematical models that can be used to predict the spread of these diseases and evaluate the effectiveness of different control strategies. She has also worked to improve the use of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and to understand the social and economic factors that drive the spread of these diseases.

In addition to her research, Deirdre is a passionate advocate for global health equity. She works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations to develop strategies for combating infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries. She has also worked to promote education and research opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in science and medicine