Clinic on Meaningful Modeling of Epidemiological Data

MMED is a 2­‐week modeling clinic that emphasizes the use of data in understanding infectious disease dynamics. Participants conduct modeling projects informed by epidemiological data that address practical questions in a meaningful way.

The 15th MMED clinic ~ June 15-26, 2026 ~ Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa

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Intended audience

This clinic targets quantitative scientists, including mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists, and infectious disease epidemiologists with strong quantitative backgrounds. Participants are typically junior / early career researchers based at institutions around the world. Participants will engage with meaningful questions about infectious disease dynamics by integrating mathematical models with epidemiological data.

Selection criteria

Selection of participants is based on academic background, unique perspectives they will bring to the Clinic, and potential for them to benefit from attending the Clinic.

Course fees

The course registration fee is in ZAR 53 000. The fee includes room and board for the two weeks of the Clinic. A small number of full and partial scholarships are available to applicants of African nationality to cover the course registration fee and travel.

Venue

MMED 2026 will be held at the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa.

Schedule

The full schedule for MMED 2026 will be available via the Clinic website approximately 1 month before the Clinic.

Schedules from previous years: