Snow (epidemiologist)

Marc Lipsitch is an epidemiologist known for his research on infectious diseases, including their transmission dynamics and control strategies. In the context of disease modeling, "Snow" refers to John Snow, a pioneering figure in epidemiology who, in the 1850s, traced the source of a cholera outbreak in London to a contaminated water pump, significantly advancing public healthUnderstanding the spread of diseases like cholera or COVID-19 involves studying how they move through populations. Epidemiologists use data, models, and fieldwork to identify sources, assess risks, and develop interventions to prevent or control outbreaks.