Temporal trends are central in many fields—from epidemiology, economics, policy to environmental science. Being able to track how a variable changes over time, and link that change back to space or other covariates, is powerful. In BioMedware’s Vesta software, time...
Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. Posts
What Is Geospatial Analysis?
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Nov 12, 2025 | Geospatial Data & Analysis
In an era of rapidly expanding data and ever-shifting landscapes—both physical and digital—the ability to make sense of where things occur, when they occur, and why they occur has become ever more critical. That’s the realm of geospatial analysis: a set of tools,...
Introducing Vesta 2.8: Powerful New Tools for Spatial & Temporal Analysis
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Sep 18, 2025 | BioMedware News, GIS Technology
We’re excited to announce the release of Vesta 2.8, the latest update to BioMedware’s premier software for spatial and temporal data analysis. Building on the major innovations we introduced in version 2.7, this update brings new features, refinements, and important...
Geospatial Analysis in the Hunt for Blue Zones
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Aug 13, 2025 | Geospatial Data & Analysis
What Are Blue Zones? Imagine living in a place where people routinely celebrate their 90th or even 100th birthday while remaining active and vibrant. These exceptional regions, where longevity isn't an anomaly but a community norm, are known as Blue Zones. First...
BioMedware Awarded Grant Renewal From The National Library of Medicine
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Aug 7, 2025 | BioMedware News
We’re excited to announce that Principal Investigator Pierre Goovaerts and BioMedware have been awarded a year three renewal of the grant titled “Geostatistical Software for Non-Parametric Geostatistical Modeling of Uncertainty” from the National Library of Medicine. ...
Tracking and Analyzing Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in Vesta
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Jul 23, 2025 | GIS Technology
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health, with bacterial resistance leading to increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and higher medical costs. The Lancet's recent publication highlights the escalating burden of AMR,...
What Is a Geographic Information System?
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Jul 8, 2025 | GIS Technology, Learn with BioMedware
Every time you check your weather app, navigate with GPS, or track a package on its journey to your doorstep, you’re using the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). While most people interact with GIS daily without even realizing it, this behind-the-scenes...
New Product Release: BioMedware Vesta 2.7
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Jun 24, 2025 | BioMedware News
We’re excited to announce the release of Vesta 2.7, a major update to BioMedware’s flagship software for geospatial and space-time analysis. Inspired by our amazing user community, this version delivers powerful new capabilities, smoother workflows, and a fresh user...
What’s The Difference Between Google Maps, GIS, and Vesta?
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Jun 16, 2025 | GIS Technology
For most of us, Google Maps is a daily companion. It gets us from point A to B, helps us find the best local coffee shop, and even shows us what our dream vacation spot looks like from street level. But have you ever wondered about the technology that powers this...
Geospatial Analysis in Environmental Monitoring and Preservation
by Geoffrey Jacquez, Ph.D. | Jun 4, 2025 | Geospatial Data & Analysis, GIS Technology
An Introduction to Environmental Monitoring and Geospatial Analysis How are humans impacting our environment? Public awareness of human impacts on the environment was significantly heightened by the publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson in 1962. The book...










