K. Hampson

Reassessing global historical R0 estimates of canine rabies

The paper reassesses global historical R0 estimates of canine rabies using improved statistical methods and finds higher R0 values with wider confidence intervals than previously reported.

Examining the molecular clock hypothesis for the contemporary evolution of the rabies virus

This paper investigates how variable incubation periods affect molecular clock models in rabies virus evolution and finds that per-generation models are equivalent to molecular clocks at realistic substitution rates.

Development, feasibility and potential effectiveness of community-based continuous mass dog vaccination delivery strategies: lessons for optimization and replication

This paper describes the development and feasibility testing of a community-based continuous mass dog vaccination strategy in Tanzania, finding it achievable but requiring optimization for scale.

Spatial scale of transmission explains how acute infections circulate at low prevalence

The paper investigates rabies transmission dynamics in dogs, finding that local susceptible depletion and individual behavior influence outbreak size and persistence.

Wavefront-sensorless adaptive optics with a laser-free spinning disk confocal microscope

The paper introduces wavefront-sensorless adaptive optics for a laser-free spinning disk confocal microscope, improving signal, contrast, and resolution by correcting specimen-induced aberrations.

Dynamics of viral index infections in novel hosts

This study analyzes 514 experimental rabies virus inoculations across species to identify factors influencing infection outcomes and transmission potential in novel hosts.

Local rabies transmission and regional spatial coupling in European foxes

The paper models rabies transmission in European foxes using a hierarchical Bayesian state-space model to inform vaccination strategies.