The digital twin project, led by Prof. Einar Broch Johnsen, stood out from the other submitted proposals for its innovative methods and potential impacts. To develop the project, Prof. Johnson assembled a highly skilled and interdisciplinary team of experts from various fields including vaccine development, epidemiology, digital twins, philosophy of science, informatics, and economics. This diverse team consists of leading professionals from the Departments of Immunology, Biosciences, Informatics, and Philosophy at UiO, along with internationally renowned experts in epidemiology and economy. Their collective expertise and perspectives will greatly contribute to the success of this project.
In addition to advancing our understanding of transmission dynamics, the project also places great emphasis on training early-stage researchers. By equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for future pandemics and endemics, we are actively working towards strengthening global preparedness.
We are confident that this research project will pave the way for more effective vaccination strategies against current and emerging viruses.
An open Postdoc position and a PhD position within the project will soon be announced.