Rust for Good - Systems Programming in Science and Public Health

Explore how Rust programming language is transforming scientific computing and public health applications in this keynote conference talk. Discover the growing adoption of Rust in laboratories, hospitals, and research institutes where correctness, clarity, and safety are fundamental requirements for good science and reproducibility. Learn about specific projects including epidemiological software such as synthetic data generators and codelist frameworks, environmental models, and open biomedical infrastructure that demonstrate how systems programming can serve the public good. Examine the legacy of scientific tooling and understand strategies for building Rust-based tools that promote transparency, collaboration, and open science principles. Gain insights into how Rust's unique features make it particularly well-suited for creating auditable, durable, and open scientific software that supports rigorous research methodologies and public health initiatives.