Alessandro Vespignani
Networks & data, computational epidemiology, complex systems
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- The latest issue of 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙎𝙄 @nunetsi.bsky.social is live, with plenty of updates from across the Network Science Institute community. us12.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...
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- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani📣 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🗓️ New deadline: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (anywhere on Earth) 👉 Find abstract requirements, conference topics, and submission instructions here: www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs... We can’t wait to see your contributions! 🚀
- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniOur review on multilayer network science is out on the arXiv. Thanks to all collaborators of the AccelNet MultiNet project, great working with you all 🙏 @alexvespi.bsky.social @ymoreno.bsky.social @lordgrilo.bsky.social @anduviera.bsky.social @baronca.bsky.social arxiv.org/abs/2511.23371
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵! NetSci 2026 abstract submissions close Dec 19 — just around the corner. If you’re doing exciting work in network science (theory, computation, or applications), this is your chance to share it with a global community. 📅 Submit by Dec 19 🔗 www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs...
- “Epydemix: An open-source Python package for epidemic modeling with integrated approximate Bayesian calibration” is now published in PLOS Computational Biology. 🎉 Paper: journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol... New step-by-step tutorials have been released on the Epydemix website: www.epydemix.org
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- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani✨ Excited to announce 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗬𝗲𝗼𝗹 (𝗬𝗬) 𝗔𝗵𝗻 as a NetSci 2026 Plenary Speaker! A leading network and data scientist, YY explores how complex systems shape behavior, cognition, and discovery. Stay tuned for more speaker updates as we build toward an inspiring NetSci 2026! ✨ www.netsci2026.com/speakers
- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniNew study by @iaciac.bsky.social + co-authors and published on 𝘯𝘱𝘫 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 models global cuisines as networks of ingredient pairings, revealing unique culinary signatures and patterns, with AI models able to identify a cuisine from just a few recipes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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- We’ve just released Epistorm-Mix, a new open dataset on how people in the U.S. mix across ages and settings in the post-COVID era. 📊 Contact-level data + contact matrices Built for epidemic modeling & forecasting Fully open data & code 🔗 www.epistorm.org/data/epistor...
- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniWe are excited to share the NetSci Conference announcement of its 1st plenary speakers! 🥁 🥁 Two pioneers—one stage: 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘇 will reflect on the ideas that shaped their work and transformed our field in a joint keynote! NetSci 2026: tinyurl.com/4jdxb4kv
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟴! Submit your Satellite proposal for NetSci 2026. Details on how to apply, the review process, and organizer responsibilities are at the link below. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the program! 👉 tinyurl.com/42sru6kz
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani🔈 *Call for Participation* 🔈 Italian Conference on Computational Social Science – CS2Italy May 19-21, 2026 in Torino, Italy Premier venue for Computational Social Science in Italy: #sociology #polisci #economics #netsci #complexsystems ++ Submit your abstract by Jan 15: cs2italy.org plz reshare
- I’m honored and happy to receive the EPS-SNPD prize. Congratulations to my fellow awardees, I’m humbled to be in their company. Science is a team sport, and I’m infinitely grateful to my colleagues, collaborators, and students. This is a recognition to our team work. I’m grateful and energized🙏
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani🎉 ISI Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Lagrange Prize – CRT Foundation Edition 2025 has been awarded to Professor Iyad Rahwan @iyadrahwan.bsky.social, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin!
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- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniContinuing our network visualization series. Research has long focused on a few related disorders—but genetics now reveals links across nearly all diseases. The HDN, developed by @barabasi.bsky.social maps genetic connections between disorders, offering a genome-wide roadmap for future discoveries.
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani📌 Save the Date! The flagship conference of the Network Science Society - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - is coming to Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Prepare to share ideas, discoveries & challenges in network science. Registration opens soon! 🔗 www.netsci2026.com
- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniStay connected with @netsciconf.bsky.social! 💬 Follow us for speaker news, deadline reminders, event highlights & community updates. Don’t miss a moment—join the conversation! 👇 LinkedIN: tinyurl.com/5n7hv5pr IG: tinyurl.com/hjbjam2a X: x.com/NetSciConf Web: www.netsci2026.com
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- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniAndrew Renninger (UCL) studies cities under mobility, inequality & climate pressures. At #NetSI London Seminar Series, he’ll share his insights on mobility patterns. Join us! 🌍 in person in 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝗽𝗺, or 🌎 virtually from the 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 📆 on September 24th 🔗 tinyurl.com/4zefp6x9
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- Very interesting study on social contagion applied in a historical context by @szapperi.bsky.social and collaborators. Powerful example of where good historical data can lead us in the future. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- Read what is going on at NETSI. A lot of network science happened during the summer.
- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniMy new @science.org editorial on the role of scientists in defending democracy is out today. As authoritarianism takes hold in the US, we must fight for the democratic principles that enable a free society and scientists have a key role. I hope you'll join us. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani✨ Recommendations for Sharing Network Data and Materials were developed by an interdisciplinary working group of network researchers to clarify and promote open science practices in network research. buff.ly/0WxtZIt buff.ly/rWk3R3l
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- Comparative analysis of behavioral feedback models for epidemic forecasting" www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... We test data-driven vs. analytical behavioral models in retrospective fitting and out-of-sample forecasting of real data. Shout-out to @netscience.bsky.social @ngozzi.bsky.social
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- Just released Epydemix: An open-source Python package for epidemic modeling with integrated approximate Bayesian calibration www.epydemix.org Technical paper: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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- A must read -on campus….everyone seems intent on pretending that the most significant revolution in the world of thought in the past century isn’t happening. The approach appears to be: “We’ll just tell the kids they can’t use these tools and carry on as before.”- www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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- Network thinking to solve complex challenges and extract knowledge from data!!
- Here the latest news from @nunetsi.bsky.social mailchi.mp/neu/news-fro...
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- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniOggi, su La Repubblica, il Prof. @alexvespi.bsky.social, Presidente di @isi.it, discute l'importanza delle nuove sorgenti di dati e dell'intelligenza artificiale per monitorare e anticipare la propagazione di virus a potenziale pandemico e, in particolare, dell'influenza aviaria H5N1. bit.ly/4hNixdU
- @nunetsi.bsky.social is science and art…
- How a Northeastern @nunetsi.bsky.social student spearheaded a new exhibit on network science at the Museum of Science in Boston news.northeastern.edu/2025/03/17/n...
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- A lot of news from @nunetsi.bsky.social network science rocks!
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- Here the last issue of Notes from NETSI: Announcements and updates from the Network Science Institute at @northeasternu.bsky.social 🔗Link: mailchi.mp/4219a39a473f... - An Interview with Dr. Brennan Klein - Awards & Achievements - Research Highlights
- Reposted by Alessandro Vespignani"… it is the words and actions of all members of the scientific community … that form the collective voice of science …," writes @holdenthorp.bsky.social in a new #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/4hR6ux0
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- Reposted by Alessandro VespignaniPLOS has issued a statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity. We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry. plos.io/3D4O8cH
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