Richard Posner

Richard Posner is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. His research spans computational biology, systems biology, and public health, with a focus on applying mathematical and computational methods to biological and epidemiological challenges. He has been instrumental in developing tools like PyBioNetFit for biological model parameterization and uncertainty quantification.

Recent publications highlight his work on Bayesian inference and Monte Carlo simulations in epidemiology, including studies on COVID-19 transmission dynamics, nonpharmaceutical interventions, and influenza forecasting. His collaborations extend to public health initiatives in the Navajo Nation and modeling approaches for oncological and toxicological analyses.