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November 15, 2024

PLANES: Plausibility Analysis of Epidemiological Signals (GitHub)

Abstract: Methods for reviewing epidemiological signals are necessary to building and maintaining data-driven public health capabilities. We have developed a novel approach for assessing the plausibility of infectious disease forecasts and surveillance data. The PLANES (PLausibility ANalysis of Epidemiological Signals) methodology is designed to be multi-dimensional and flexible, yielding an overall score based... MORE
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April 14, 2020

SigSci Scientists Co-author Study Published in “Forensic Science International: Genetics”

An Algorithm for Random Match Probability Calculation from Peptide Sequences Abstract: For the past three decades, forensic genetic investigations have focused on elucidating DNA signatures. While DNA has a number of desirable properties (e.g., presence in most biological materials, an amenable chemistry for analysis and well-developed statistics), DNA also has limitations.... MORE