Hannah Clapham

Hannah Clapham is an Assistant Professor and Programme Leader (Infectious Diseases) at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. Her research focuses on infectious disease dynamics, vaccination impact, and epidemiology of dengue and Japanese encephalitis. She holds a PhD in Disease Dynamics from Imperial College London and has held roles including Head of the Mathematical Modelling Group at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam. Her work integrates mathematical models with public health policy to address global health challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Education:

• BA Hons Mathematics, University of Oxford (2004-2007)
• MSc Modern Epidemiology, Imperial College London (2008-2009)
• PhD Disease Dynamics, Imperial College London (2009-2013)

Research Interests: Her research emphasizes quantitative approaches to understand disease transmission, assess vaccine effectiveness, and inform policy. Key themes include:

• Mathematical modeling of dengue and arbovirus outbreaks
• Impact of vaccination strategies on disease control
• Serological data analysis to infer infection history
• Public health responses to pandemics (e.g., SARS-CoV-2)

Media Contributions: Dr. Clapham frequently engages with media to explain public health issues, including commentaries on Singapore’s dengue outbreaks, pandemic preparedness, and vaccination strategies for Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, and others.

Grants & Collaborations: Her career includes leadership in interdisciplinary projects, such as the Vaccine Impact Modelling Consortium and studies on pathogen genomics in Southeast Asia. She collaborates with global health organizations to translate research into actionable policies.