Biography

Francesco Branda is an Adjunct professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome. His research interests are diverse, spanning various domains such as data analytics, epidemic intelligence systems, and public health risk studies. To address these questions, he developed novel methods that combine techniques from mathematical modelling, and statistical inference (including AI and Machine Learning). His work focuses to epidemiological and statistical consulting in hospital settings, applying statistical and molecular methods in clinical settings, and analyzing climate-sensitive diseases like Dengue and Chikungunya and outbreaks and pandemics such as SARS-CoV-2, Mpox, and Ebola.

Education

  • PhD in Information and Communication Technologies, 2023

    University of Calabria

  • M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, 2019

    University of Calabria

  • B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, 2016

    University of Calabria

Publications

Southeast Asia’s displacement crisis: a crucible for emerging infections

Polio resurgence in Gaza: Unveiling immunization barriers in a fragile healthcare system

Real-time epidemiological surveillance data: tracking the occurrences of avian influenza outbreaks around the world

Objectives: This study aims to provide real-time surveillance of epidemiological outbreaks of avian influenza in humans and mammals. …

Comprehensive Analysis of Influenza Viruses’ Trends in Italy: Insights from a Nationwide and Regional Perspective

Background. Influenza remains a significant public health issue, with seasonal trends varying across regions. This study provides a …

Equine Influenza: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Strategies for Prevention and Control

Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the equine influenza virus (EIV), posing a significant …

Contributions

Influenza, il nemico sottovalutato. Come i dati possono diventare valore

Il recente studio italiano combina analisi epidemiologiche avanzate e una collaborazione innovativa con Lab24, l’area data-visual del Sole 24 Ore
Influenza, il nemico sottovalutato. Come i dati possono diventare valore

Solidarietà e resilienza: l'insegnamento delle pandemie

L’epidemia di mpox in Africa e la pandemia di Covid-19 hanno messo in luce le disuguaglianze nei sistemi sanitari globali e la vulnerabilità delle popolazioni emarginate. Sebbene diverse per natura, entrambe le crisi dimostrano l’importanza di risposte comunitarie, di una distribuzione equa delle risorse e di investimenti a lungo termine nei sistemi sanitari.
Solidarietà e resilienza: l'insegnamento delle pandemie

Animali, quali soluzioni per la peste suina africana?

Ospiti dello “Speciale Teleambiente” dedicato alla peste suina africana Francesco Branda, ricercatore dell’Università Campus Biomedico di Roma, e Lorenza Bianchi, Responsabile Area Transizione Alimentare della Lega Antivivisezione (LAV).
Animali, quali soluzioni per la peste suina africana?