Matthew Mietchen
Matthew joined UNC in April 2023 as a postdoctoral research associate. His research focuses on using simulation models to understand biases in key epidemic parameters—such as hospitalization and mortality rates—during infectious disease outbreak detection, particularly with subcritical pathogens. He also plans to collaborate with the newly established Atlantic Coast Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics and Analytics (ACCIDDA), which includes local public health and other universities, to enhance public health’s capacity in infectious disease modeling and analytics. His prior experience as an epidemiologist at a state health department continues to shape his research goals in supporting public health efforts against disease outbreaks.
Research Interests
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Mathematical Modeling
- Epidemiology