Spencer J. Fox

Spencer J. Fox is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, jointly appointed in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and the Institute of Bioinformatics. He holds a BS in Biology from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from UT Austin. His research integrates epidemiology, statistics, and computation to address pandemic emergence and response, with a focus on emerging infectious diseases.

Dr. Fox's work emphasizes computational and statistical epidemiology, particularly in modeling outbreak scenarios and evaluating intervention effectiveness. He was previously the Associate Director of the UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium, contributing to pandemic preparedness through data-driven strategies. His research also explores spatial epidemiology, evolutionary dynamics of pathogens, and healthcare burden projections for respiratory viruses.

His recent publications highlight advancements in outbreak forecasting, vaccine impact assessment, and optimizing testing strategies. Notable contributions include analyses of SARS-CoV-2 variants, influenza trends, and pandemic policy evaluations. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computational methods with real-world public health challenges.

• Education: PhD (UT Austin), BS (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
• Labs/Teams: Institute of Bioinformatics, University of Georgia
• Key Projects: UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium, FluSight influenza forecasting