Jana Schulz

Dr. Jana Schulz is a Researcher at the Institute of Epidemiology (IfE), specializing in mathematical modeling to investigate the spread, surveillance, and control of animal diseases. Her work critically analyzes transmission route impacts on disease progression and evaluates the efficacy of surveillance systems and intervention strategies for animal health management.

Educational background:

• PhD
• Dipl.-Math. (Graduate Mathematician)

Research focuses on quantitative epidemiology with emphasis on:

• Mathematical modeling of zoonotic and animal disease dynamics
• Statistical parameter estimation for epidemic forecasting
• Bioinformatics applications in pathogen surveillance
• Transmission network analysis across livestock populations
• Cost-benefit assessment of control measures
• Spatiotemporal modeling of disease spread

Dr. Schulz actively contributes to the Working Group Digital and Mathematical Epidemiology at the IfE, collaborating with scientists including Prof. Dr. C. Sauter-Louis and PD Dr. N. Denzin on federal animal health research initiatives. Her methodological expertise bridges advanced mathematics with practical veterinary epidemiology to address emerging disease threats.