Spectrum Centre of Research Excellence

spectrum is an nhmrc centre of research excellence aimed at enhancing national and regional decision making to improve the control of infectious diseases, strengthen health systems and reduce these risks in australia and the asia pacific region through collaboration, partnerships and model-based evidence to aid decision making. spectrum’s vision is to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases in australia and our region. there is a disproportionate burden of infectious diseases in impoverished areas, which persist because of weak health systems and infrastructure. spectrum aims to reduce this burden using sustainable, participatory and model-driven approaches. spectrum cre will: - produce needed evidence for infectious disease control using models and other quantitative tools. - undertake regional risk assessments for emerging diseases like ebola and covid-19. - frame a proportionate response in the australian health management pan for pandemic influence,