I ndemics

Abstract

We describe the design and prototype implementation of I ndemics (_Interactive; Epi_demic; _Simulation;)—a modeling environment utilizing high-performance computing technologies for supporting complex epidemic simulations. I ndemics can support policy analysts and epidemiologists interested in planning and control of pandemics. I ndemics goes beyond traditional epidemic simulations by providing a simple and powerful way to represent and analyze policy-based as well as individual-based adaptive interventions . Users can also stop the simulation at any point, assess the state of the simulated system, and add additional interventions. I ndemics is available to end-users via a web-based interface. Detailed performance analysis shows that I ndemics greatly enhances the capability and productivity of simulating complex intervention strategies with a marginal decrease in performance. We also demonstrate how I ndemics was applied in some real case studies where complex interventions were implemented.