By running large-scale epidemiological models of infectious disease spread within buildings on GPUs, FLAME GPU 2 enables researchers to capture complex interactions in detail and deliver results dramatically faster than traditional CPU-based approaches. This performance opens up new opportunities for exploring dynamic behaviours in epidemiology and beyond. In the COVID-19 case study, FLAME GPU 2 made it possible to model disease spread in an Italian middle school at unprecedented detail and speed, allowing rapid testing of interventions and vaccination strategies. While Forge4FLAME helped to streamline access, the true impact came from FLAME GPU 2’s ability to combine scale, speed, and accuracy. This brought advanced agent-based modelling within the reach of public health researchers, demonstrating its potential to influence decision-making in real-world crises.
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