SARS-CoV-2 Evolution

Explore the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in this insightful seminar presented by Sara Otto from the University of British Columbia. Delve into the team-based approach to COVID-19 modeling in British Columbia and examine the challenges of distinguishing between selection and chance in viral mutations. Learn about compartment models tailored to COVID-19 that provide a better understanding of the selective pressures acting on the virus and how these pressures are expected to change over time. Discover how the shift in immunity within populations is altering the evolutionary trajectory of the virus, favoring higher reinfection rates. Engage with the implications of viral evolution for public health policy and gain valuable insights from Dr. Otto's extensive research in biological evolution and her involvement with the BC COVID-19 modeling group.