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Introduction
Catherine Linard graduated in Geographical Sciences at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL, Belgium) in 2005. She completed her PhD thesis on spatial and integrated modelling of complex disease systems at the Department of Geography of the UCL in January 2009 and was then visiting researcher for 4 months at the Department of Zoology (TALA Research Group), University of Oxford. She was then a post-doctoral fellow of the Wiener-Anspach Foundation for two years at the Department of Zoology of the University of Oxford, followed by six years (2011-2017) as post-doctoral fellow at the Spatial Epidemiology Lab (SpELL) of the ULB (with fundings from the FNRS and BELSPO). She is professor at the department of Geography of the University of Namur since 2015.
Catherine is interested in integrated approaches to spatial issues in epidemiology. She combines different methods and tools (e.g. Geographical Information Systems, spatial statistics and models, high resolution remote sensing) for a spatial and integrated approach to various disease systems, especially vector-borne and zoonotic diseases (e.g. malaria, dengue, avian influenza). Her current research activities focus on human population distribution predictions, urban expansion models for Africa and the impact of population distribution changes on health and vulnerability. She also produces and updates high-resolution population distribution maps for African countries (WorldPop project).
Areas of expertise
- Spatial epidemiology
- Health geography
- Human population mapping
- Spatial modelling
- Geographical Information Systems
External responsibilities
- Member of the national sub-committee for cartography and GIS
- Member of the scientific committee for the EUGEO 2017 congress
- Member of the WorldPop consortium (www.worldpop.org)
Diplomas
- PhD in Sciences (Geography), UCL, 2009.
- MSc in Geography (UCL, 2005)
- BSc in Geography (UCL, 2003)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science, spatial and integrated modelling of complex disease systems, Université Catholique de Louvain
Award Date: 15 Jan 2009
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Remote sensing for malaria risk mapping in Senegal: assessing the potential of Sentinel satellite imagery
1/10/22 → 30/09/24
Project: PHD
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Spatio-temporal evolution of dengue outbreaks at different scales, epidemic factors, and risk perception. The case of Argentina.
1/09/22 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Malaria risk mapping in Senegal: combining environmental and human factors
1/01/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Drivers of the dynamics of the spread of cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2000–2018: An eco-epidemiological study
Kayembe, H. C., Bompangue, D., Linard, C., Mandja, B. A., Batumbo, D., Matunga, M., Muwonga, J., Moutschen, M., Situakibanza, H. & Ozer, P., Aug 2023, In: PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 17, 8 August, e0011597.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmental degradation and the increasing burden of allergic disease: The need to determine the impact of nitrogen pollution
Ceulemans, T., Verscheure, P., Shadouh, C., Van acker, K., Devleesschauwer, B., Linard, C., Dendoncker, N., Speybroeck, N., Bruffaerts, N., Honnay, O., Schrijvers, R. & Aerts, R., 2 Feb 2023, In: Frontiers in Allergy. 4, 1063982.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Spatial Optimization Methods for Malaria Risk Mapping in Sub-Saharan African Cities Using Demographic and Health Surveys
Morlighem, C., Chaiban, C., Georganos, S., Brousse, O., Van Lipzig, N. P. M., Wolff, E., Dujardin, S. & Linard, C., 6 Oct 2023, In: GeoHealth. 7, 10, e2023GH000787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Time series modelling for wastewater-based epidemiology of COVID-19: A nationwide study in 40 wastewater treatment plants of Belgium, February 2021 to June 2022
Bertels, X., Hanoteaux, S., Janssens, R., Maloux, H., Verhaegen, B., Delputte, P., Boogaerts, T., van Nuijs, A. L. N., Brogna, D., Linard, C., Marescaux, J., Didy, C., Pype, R., Roosens, N. H. C., Van Hoorde, K., Lesenfants, M. & Lahousse, L., 15 Nov 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 899, 165603.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A census from heaven: Unraveling the potential of deep learning and Earth Observation for intra-urban population mapping in data scarce environments
Georganos, S., Hafner, S., Kuffer, M., Linard, C. & Ban, Y., Nov 2022, In: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. 114, 103013.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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MOESM1 of The impact of urbanization and population density on childhood Plasmodium falciparum parasite prevalence rates in Africa
Kabaria, C. (Creator), Gilbert, M. (Contributor), Noor, A. (Creator), Snow, R. (Creator) & Linard, C. (Contributor), University of Namur, 26 Jan 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3675820_d1.v1, https://figshare.com/articles/MOESM1_of_The_impact_of_urbanization_and_population_density_on_childhood_Plasmodium_falciparum_parasite_prevalence_rates_in_Africa/4591321/1
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Comparisons of two global built area land cover datasets in methods to disaggregate human population in eleven countries from the global South
Stevens, F. R. (Creator), Gaughan, A. E. (Creator), Nieves, J. J. (Creator), King, A. (Creator), Sorichetta, A. (Creator), Linard, C. (Contributor) & Tatem, A. J. (Creator), University of Namur, 2 Jan 2020
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9891563.v1, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/Comparisons_of_two_global_built_area_land_cover_datasets_in_methods_to_disaggregate_human_population_in_eleven_countries_from_the_global_South/9891563/1
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Dynamic denominators: the impact of seasonally varying population numbers on disease incidence estimates
Zu Erbach-Schoenberg, E. (Contributor), Alegana, V. A. (Contributor), Sorichetta, A. (Contributor), Linard, C. (Contributor), Christoper, L. (Contributor), Ruktanonchai, N. W. (Contributor), Graupe, B. (Contributor), Bird, T. J. (Contributor), Pezzulo, C. (Contributor), Wesolowski, A. (Contributor) & Tatem, A. J. (Contributor), Figshare, 1 Jan 2016
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3644825.v1, https://figshare.com/collections/Dynamic_denominators_the_impact_of_seasonally_varying_population_numbers_on_disease_incidence_estimates/3644825/1
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MOESM1 of Mapping intra-urban malaria risk using high resolution satellite imagery: a case study of Dar es Salaam
Kabaria, C. (Creator), Molteni, F. (Creator), Mandike, R. (Creator), Chacky, F. (Creator), Noor, A. (Creator), Snow, R. (Creator) & Linard, C. (Contributor), University of Namur, 30 Jul 2016
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3607568_d1.v1, https://figshare.com/articles/MOESM1_of_Mapping_intra-urban_malaria_risk_using_high_resolution_satellite_imagery_a_case_study_of_Dar_es_Salaam/4352207/1
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Spatial analysis and characteristics of pig farming in Thailand
Gaughan, A. E. (Contributor), Linard, C. (Contributor), Gilbert, M. (Contributor), Visser, M. (Contributor), Epprech, M. (Contributor), Chinson, P. (Contributor), Kasemsuwan, S. (Contributor), Robinson, T. P. (Contributor) & Thanapongtharm, W. (Contributor), Figshare, 1 Jan 2016
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3635333.v1, https://figshare.com/collections/Spatial_analysis_and_characteristics_of_pig_farming_in_Thailand/3635333/1
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Activities
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43rd European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories Symposium (Event)
Catherine Linard (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Building a dynamic social vulnerability index using Facebook data
Sebastien Dujardin (Invited speaker), Anna Amalia B. Vibar (Speaker), Robert Paulus (Speaker), Catherine Linard (Speaker) & Stefan Kienberger (Speaker)
10 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Quetelet 2023 Seminar
Catherine Linard (Member of Scientific Committee) & Sebastien Dujardin (Member of Scientific Committee)
9 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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International Astronomical Union Symposium 382
Catherine Linard (Contributor)
4 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Expert Group Meeting on Population, Built-up Area and Urbanisation Projections
Catherine Linard (Participant)
21 Jun 2023 → 22 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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New Malaria Data Have Been Reported by Investigators at University of Namur (Spatial Optimization Methods for Malaria Risk Mapping In Sub-saharan African Cities Using Demographic and Health Surveys)
Sebastien Dujardin & Catherine Linard
30/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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University of Namur Researchers Highlight Recent Research in Health and Medicine (Spatial accessibility to health facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: comparing existing models with survey-based perceived accessibility)
Jeremie Bihin, Florence De Longueville & Catherine Linard
30/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Research Results from University of Namur Update Knowledge of Malaria (The Multi-Satellite Environmental and Socioeconomic Predictors of Vector-Borne Diseases in African Cities: Malaria as an Example)
Sebastien Dujardin & Catherine Linard
24/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Greenpeace India Issues Report Entitled 'Different Air Under One Sky'
20/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Greenpeace India Issues Report Entitled 'Inequity Air Research' (Part 2 of 2)
7/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment