Alex Vespignani is the Director of the Network Science Institute and Sternberg Family Distinguished University Professor with interdisciplinary appointments in the College of Computer and Information Science, College of Science and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. His research interests include complex systems and networks, and the data-driven computational modeling of epidemics.
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177 Huntington Ave
New College of the Humanities
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LP, UK
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LP, UK
Roux Institute
100 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
100 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Network Science Institute
177 Huntington Ave
177 Huntington Ave
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medRxiv
September 10, 2024
medRxiv
August 5, 2024
Nature Communications
July 26, 2024
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‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity
NGN
August 5, 2024
How Northeastern researchers are helping predict the outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farmsHow Northeastern researchers are helping predict the outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms
NGN
July 23, 2024
Northeastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flawsNortheastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flaws
Northeastern Global News
June 18, 2024
Northeastern distinguished professor Alessandro Vespignani, a native of Rome, spoke at the celebration of the Italian National Day held jointly by the university and the Consulate General of Italy in Boston.Northeastern distinguished professor Alessandro Vespignani, a native of Rome, spoke at the celebration of the Italian National Day held jointly by the university and the Consulate General of Italy in Boston.
NGN
June 2, 2024
Ginkgo Bioworks aims to use AI to predict measles outbreaks, thanks to the Gates FoundationGinkgo Bioworks aims to use AI to predict measles outbreaks, thanks to the Gates Foundation
April 10, 2024
What should stay open during the next pandemic? New model weighs protecting public health and the economyWhat should stay open during the next pandemic? New model weighs protecting public health and the economy
NGN
November 16, 2023
Albert-Laszlo Barabasi and Alessandro Vespignani named among the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate™Albert-Laszlo Barabasi and Alessandro Vespignani named among the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate™
Clarivate
November 15, 2023
Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction centerNortheastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center
NGN
September 19, 2023
Northeastern among sites chosen by CDC to establish ‘National Weather Service’ for infectious diseaseNortheastern among sites chosen by CDC to establish ‘National Weather Service’ for infectious disease
Boston Globe
September 19, 2023
Network Science Institute expansion to London creates new European hub for trail blazing academic fieldNetwork Science Institute expansion to London creates new European hub for trail blazing academic field
Northeastern Global News
July 28, 2023
More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution
Northeastern Global News
June 12, 2023
Alessandro Vespignani recognized with the Lifetime AAAS Fellows Honor - one of the most distinguished honors within the scientific communityAlessandro Vespignani recognized with the Lifetime AAAS Fellows Honor - one of the most distinguished honors within the scientific community
AAAS
January 31, 2023
Associated Projects
develop new algorithms and platforms to overcome limitations and biases of big data
how groups coordinate, seek knowledge, optimize and reach success
modeling spread of disease and risky behaviors through populations
