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Adaptive multi-model ensembles for improved epidemic projections and decision support.

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    An adaptive ensemble approach improves infectious disease modeling by dynamically selecting model trajectories based on observed data. This method enhances projection accuracy and supports real-time forecasting for influenza seasons.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Computational Biology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Multi-model ensemble projections are standard in infectious disease modeling but are resource-intensive.
    • Current methods limit refining projections or updating scenarios with new data.
    • Coordinated efforts require significant computational power and research team input.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce an adaptive ensemble approach for infectious disease modeling.
    • To dynamically select individual model trajectories based on observed data.
    • To improve the efficiency and accuracy of long-term ensemble projections.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an adaptive ensemble method analogous to multi-model particle filtering.
    • Dynamically selected individual model trajectories based on observed data.
    • Validated the approach using U.S. Flu Scenario Modeling Hub (SMH) projections for influenza hospitalizations.

    Main Results:

    • The adaptive ensemble demonstrated improved predictive accuracy compared to the original SMH ensemble.
    • The approach successfully identified the most plausible epidemic scenarios for U.S. influenza seasons.
    • Retrospective analysis showed superior short-term forecasting performance against a baseline model.

    Conclusions:

    • The adaptive ensemble approach offers an efficient strategy to enhance multi-model epidemic projections.
    • It provides real-time support for modeling teams, public health authorities, and decision-makers.
    • The method shows potential for real-time collaborative forecasting challenges like CDC's FluSight.