DIMMS Lab

Disease-Informed Modelling, Methods & Systems

Advancing mathematical biology through innovative computational frameworks to understand disease dynamics and develop effective intervention strategies.

York University • Department of Mathematics & Statistics

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What We Do

Our interdisciplinary research integrates mathematical modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis to tackle complex challenges in disease dynamics and public health.

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Disease Modeling

Developing mathematical frameworks to understand and predict disease transmission dynamics across populations.

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Machine Learning

Pioneering disease-informed neural networks that combine epidemiological principles with deep learning.

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Statistical Analysis

Employing Bayesian inference, MCMC methods, and spatial statistics for complex data analysis.

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Multi-scale Analysis

Analyzing disease processes from molecular interactions to population-level dynamics.

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Spatial Epidemiology

Examining geographical and socioeconomic factors in disease transmission patterns.

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Immunity Modeling

Modeling immune response dynamics and host-pathogen interactions.

Latest News

August 2025

SIAM/CAIMS Conference

Dr. Andrew Omame and Dr. Qi Deng represented DIMMS Lab at the Joint SIAM/CAIMS Annual Meetings in Montreal.

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May 2025

New Publication in PLoS Computational Biology

Dr. Qi Deng published significant research advancing computational biology methodologies.

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Recent Publications

2025

Deep neural networks with application in predicting the spread of avian influenza

Golooba N., Woldegerima W.A.

Big Data and Information Analytics

DOI
2025

Geographical distribution and socio-environmental indicators of Mpox in Ontario

Ugwu C.L., Woldegerima W.A., et al.

PLOS ONE

DOI
2025

Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: systematic review

Ugwu C.L., Woldegerima W.A., et al.

BMJ Global Health

DOI

Lab Director

Prof. Woldegeriel Assefa Woldegerima

Assistant Professor • Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Director of the DIMMS Lab at York University with expertise in mathematical biology, disease modeling, and computational epidemiology. Research focuses on developing innovative mathematical frameworks for understanding complex disease dynamics.

Mathematical Biology Disease Modeling Computational Epidemiology Machine Learning Multi-scale Analysis
wassefaw@yorku.ca