Mosquito-modelling
The spatio-temporal spread of mosquitoes throughout environments is studied in order to quantify the impact of certain genetic treatments and competition between mosquito species. The genetic treatments are typically focused on reducing malaria transmission to humans.
Area of science
Biology
Systems used
Nimbus
Applications used
Python, C
Partner Institution: CSIRO|
Project Code: L000322 AL-1730 A000565
The Challenge
Reduction or elimination of malaria.
The Solution
Certain genetic modifications have been proposed that may eliminate malaria. To assess their efficacy, the spatio-temporal spread of genetically modified and various wild species of mosquitoes needs to be understood.
The Outcome
A suite of numerical models describing mosquito lifecycle and spread were run using Pawsey in order to quantify the spatial spread.
