Simon Cauchemez, 2019 winner of the Louis-Daniel Beauperthuy Prize for molecular and genomic biology
The Louis-Daniel Beauperthuy Prize is a biennial award given to a French or foreign researcher in recognition of epidemiology research that has helped improve the lot of humanity. This year, the award goes to Simon Cauchemez, Head of the Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases Unit, for the application of innovative methods to research into the epidemiology of viral diseases (including influenza, Ebola, chikungunya, Zika, dengue and yellow fever) and bacterial and parasitic diseases.
With his research, Simon Cauchemez aims to shed light on the spread of emerging infectious agents and improve infection prevention and control. His work is particularly important for public health.