Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrea C Carcelen"
- Andrea C Carcelen's research focuses on enhancing multi-pathogen serosurveillance and immunization strategies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, utilizing innovative methods such as multiplex serological assays and mobile phone data integration to assess disease exposure and vaccination coverage.
- Key findings from her studies highlight the feasibility of integrating seroprevalence surveys within routine immunization activities and the need for targeted vaccination efforts to address gaps in measles immunity, specifically identifying biases in community-based sampling methods.
- Carcelen’s work also emphasizes the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine vaccination programs in Zambia, demonstrating the vulnerabilities in public health systems and the urgency of addressing inequalities in vaccine coverage through comprehensive outreach strategies.
