PathoTrack

Alarming number

218

Of infectious diseases

218 out of 375 of infectious diseases confronted by humanity worldwide have been aggravated by climatic hazards

About us

PathoTrack brings together scientists dedicated to the effective use of available data on various diseases for genomic surveillance and pandemic prevention. Utilizing a robust development model, we create dashboards with valuable information tailored for diverse decision-makers and entities involved in public health. PathoTrack serves as the main hub, branching into specific dashboards, each focused on a particular disease or health concern. These dashboards provide real-time data visualization and analysis tools, empowering researchers, public health officials, and policymakers with the insights needed to make informed decisions and take proactive measures. Our mission is to enhance disease surveillance and response through advanced data analytics, promoting global health security and resilience against emerging and re-emerging health threats.

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Our team

Professor Tulio de Oliveira is the Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University and Deputy Director of the Genomics Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. With over 20 years of experience in viral evolution and epidemiology, he has significantly contributed to the discovery and characterization of novel variants of HIV/AIDS, TB, Hepatitis, Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever, and SARS-CoV-2, including the Omicron variant. As a full Professor of Bioinformatics at Stellenbosch University, Research Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and Associate Professor at the University of Washington, he has published over 300 papers and received numerous accolades, including being named one of TIME magazine's most influential people of 2022.

Joicymara Xavier Santos holds a degree in Information Systems and a master's degree in Computer Science. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Bioinformatics at UFMG, focusing on predicting the effects of mutations on protein structure and function using Artificial Intelligence. She has previously served as a professor at the Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri (UFVJM) and is now affiliated with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA). Her interdisciplinary work bridges biological and computational processes, and she collaborates with Fiocruz-MG, the University of Melbourne, and the Baker Institute in Australia. Beyond her research, Joicymara is a volunteer and co-founder of the social project Code X in Ouro Preto, MG, which encourages school-aged girls to pursue careers in technology.

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Danilo is a passionate Computer and Data Science student, currently focusing on bioinformatics for his MSc degree. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from UNIFEI, Brazil. During his undergraduate studies, he gained extensive knowledge and practical experience in various subjects related to Computer Science, Electronics, and Mathematics, significantly enhancing his logical and analytical skills. He has volunteered at the NGO Engenheiro Sem Fronteiras, where he developed his communication, empathy, and teamwork abilities. Although his current interest lies in Data Science, Danilo has always been fascinated by software development, which led him to work as a software development intern before completing his undergraduate degree. His curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, coupled with his willingness to share knowledge and assist colleagues, enable him to adapt quickly to different work environments.

PathoTrack unites scientists to utilize data on various diseases for genomic surveillance and pandemic prevention. We develop dashboards offering crucial information for decision-makers, enhancing disease surveillance and response. Our mission is to promote global health security through advanced data analytics.