Marie Varughese, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons.)
Contact
ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science - Mathematics & Statistical Sciences
- mvarughe@ualberta.ca
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Science - Mathematics & Statistical Sciences
- mvarughe@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
mathematical modelling infectious disease epidemiology public health and surveillance model communication
About
Dr. Varughese is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and a Senior Principal Mathematical Modeler at the Institute of Health Economics. She has previously worked for the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Alberta Ministry of Health. In her role, as a Senior Epidemiologist and Modeler at the Alberta Ministry of Health, she collaboratively led influenza and COVID-19 modelling efforts at Alberta Health, conducted population level analysis of large administrative databases, and managed the administration of the Alberta Community Health Survey.
Her research areas includes mathematical modelling of infectious diseases that helps support decision-making, epidemiology, public health, health equity, and health economic evaluations of public health questions. Her interests include integrating and intersecting diverse methodologies and leveraging interdisciplinary perspectives to help answer complex public health questions. Her work involves engaging with multiple sectors and bridging the gap between research and practice, aiming to generate valuable insights for multiple stakeholders.
Courses
MATH 572 - Mathematical Modelling in Industry, Government, and Sciences
Developing mathematical models to solve real-world problems, model analysis, fitting model to data, model validation and selection, and interpretation of model outcomes. Types of models include difference equation models, differential equation models, network models, and stochastic models. Prerequisites: Linear algebra and differential equations or consent of the instructor.
Featured Publications
Xia Y, Anato JLF, Colijin C, Janjua N, Otterstatter M, Irvine M, Williamson T, Varughese MB, Li M, Osgood N, Earn DJD, Sander B, Cipriano LE, Maheu-Giroux M
2023 June; 10.2139/ssrn.4476949
Time to diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in indigenous peoples: a systematic review
Varughese, M.; Heffernan, C.; Li, M.Y.; Long, R.
BMC Infectious Diseases. 2023 January; 10.1186/s12879-023-08098-y
Adriana-Stefania Ciupeanu, Marie Varughese, Weston C. Roda, Donglin Han, Qun Cheng, Michael Y. Li
Infectious Disease Modelling. 2022 December; 10.1016/j.idm.2022.08.004
Roda, W.C.; Varughese, M.B.; Han, D.; Li, M.Y.
Infectious Disease Modelling. 2020 January; 10.1016/j.idm.2020.03.001
Kirwin, E.; Varughese, M.; Waldner, D.; Simmonds, K.; Joffe, A.M.; Smith, S.
BMC Health Services Research. 2019 January; 10.1186/s12913-019-4578-z
Varughese, M.B.; Langlois-Klassen, D.; Long, R.; Li, M.
International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2014 January; 10.5588/ijtld.13.0625