Articles for the mainstream press
HIV spreads like internet malware and should be treated earlier
A new model for HIV progression finds that it spreads in a similar way to some computer worms and predicts that early treatment is key to staving off AIDS.
Daily Mail: HIV spread mimics an online computer virus
Researchers find virus mimics an online infection - and warn early detection is key.
What Computer Worms Can Tell Us About HIV
By 2009, the Conficker worm had spread to nine million computers. That power to spread can be explained in part by what it shares with another seemingly impervious infection: HIV.
- Clare has previously presented talks and workshops at the Terrence Higgins Trust.
- The hybrid spreading model program is now freely-available online and can be found at the GitHub site.
Events
Outbreak! runs at Gayhurst School, Hackney, Feb 2018
The Jolly Lab worked with the Towers Lab to host Dr Lucy Thorne's 'Outbreak!'. Children play the role of diagnostic scientists to diagnose and contain an outbreak of disease in their school.
We supported the Outbreak! event for Rotherhithe Primary School, 2018
The Jolly Lab helped run the Outbreak public engagement event at the CGP London's Galleries in Rotherhithe.
Maitreyi supports the Cambridge Science Festival, March 2017
Maitreyi worked on the Jolly Lab's stall introducing children to the world of microscopy. Maitreyi also became involved with the STEM ambassador programme promoting science in schools. This community of over 30,000 volunteers use their enthusiasm and experience to inspire young people in STEM subjects and careers.
MRC Centenary Celebrations, 2013
The Jolly Lab volunteered at the MRC Centenary Celebrations at UCL to help spread awareness of the research undertaken by the MRC to adults and children alike.
Tafhima visits Dagenham Church of England School, 2017
Tafhima visited Dagenham Church of England School to promote careers in science.
