Like many early career researchers, Francesca Scarabel has moved around the world to take the first steps in her career: from her home in Italy, to Finland for her PhD, to Hungary and Canada for postdoctoral research.  Now she works at the University of Manchester as part of the JUNIPER modelling consortium.

We spoke to Francesca about what it's like being part of the mathematical emergency response, the importance of local knowledge, and not being afraid to share your ideas.

You can read more about the work Francesca mentions in this podcast in Understanding waning immunity.

This podcast was produced as part of our collaboration with the JUNIPER, the Joint UNIversity Pandemic and Epidemic Response modelling consortium.