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Dr Chris Baker

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Research Fellow

University of Melbourne

Dr Christopher Baker is a Research Fellow who has a joint position between the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the Centre of Biosecurity Risk Analysis in the School of BioSciences.

Dr. Baker received his PhD from The University of Melbourne in 2017. Prior to re-joining The University of Melbourne in 2020, he worked in The School of Biology at The Pennsylvania State University, The School of Biological Sciences at The University of Queensland and The School of Mathematical Sciences at Queensland University of Technology. His research interests primarily involve developing and using mathematics and statistics to improve decision-making in complex biological problems.

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  • Eze, P.U., Geard, N., Baker, C.M., Campbell, P.T. and Chades, I., 2023. Value of information analysis for pandemic response: intensive care unit preparedness at the onset of COVID-19. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), p 485.
  • Baker, C.M., Campbell, P.T., Chades, I., Dean, A.J., Hester, S.M., Holden, M.H., McCaw, J.M., McVernon, J., Moss, R., Shearer, F.M. and Possingham, H.P., 2022. From climate change to pandemics: decision science can help scientists have impact. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10.
  • Baker, C.M., Chades, I., McVernon, J., Robinson, A.P. and Bondell, H., 2021. Optimal allocation of PCR tests to minimise disease transmission through contact tracing and quarantine. Epidemics, 37, p.100503.
  • Doherty Institute, 2021. Doherty Modelling – Final report to National Cabinet, 5 November. Available at https://www.doherty.edu.au/our-work/institute-themes/viral-infectious-diseases/covid-19/covid-19-modelling/modelling (Accessed 24 April 2023).
  • Doherty Institute, 2021. Doherty Modelling – Final report to National Cabinet, 5 November. Available at https://www.doherty.edu.au/our-work/institute-themes/viral-infectious-diseases/covid-19/covid-19-modelling/modelling (Accessed 24 April 2023).
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