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In this talk we will introduce the Starsim suite of agent-based models- originally developed on the back of the Covasim, COVID-19 model and widely used to advise policy during COVID-19 across worldwide settings. Recent developments of the Starsim framework is covering areas as diverse as HIV, typhoid, tuberculosis, rift valley fever, family planning, influenza and pneumococcal transmission. We will introduce Starsim and showcase how the Starsim's community-driven approach to software development has the potential to strengthen capacity and improve access to fit-for-purpose modelling tools, and thus contribute to better model-informed decisions.
To illustrate the application of Starsim, we will discuss the development and application of HPVsim - a Starsim model for the transmission of HPV and able to evaluate different immunisation and screening strategies across settings. We recently developed an HPVsim model for England and we will discuss the findings of this model related to the impact on cervical cancer outcomes 2026-2050 of incorporating vaccine status and vaccine eligibility into screening strategies in England.
