Project R-11433
Title
DESCARTES - infectious DisEaSe eConomics and Ai with guaRanTEeS (Research)
Abstract
In this proposal we focus on challenges regarding infectious diseases such as measles elimination and
optimal influenza vaccination and draw motivation from fundamental questions with respect to healthcare
prioritisation. Advancements in the fields of epidemic modelling, health economics and multi-agent
learning paired with formally-verified guarantees can improve the effectiveness and reliability of the
complex decision-making mechanisms needed to answer such questions. This complexity is situated in
different aspects: the computational complexity, model structure and the interactions between multiple
agents, in combination with multi-criteria objectives. Our consortium establishes a unique combination of
leading expertise, which as a team not only will advance each of these fields, but also develops a new,
internationally unique, multidisciplinary research line.
Period of project
01 January 2021 - 31 December 2024