SUMMARY
Mathematics is one of the most powerful methods of communication and a language that unites all of science. Mathematics is used to express knowledge in its purest form between the physical and biological sciences, however, there is a huge gulf between the two sciences and researchers have continued to build more bridges between them. The future of science will involve increasing use of mathematics in describing natural and artificial phenomena and in building bridges among diverse disciplines. Mathematical models provide a means of holistic evaluation of natural occurrences and a means of predicting future trends. Mathematical models have been used to halt epidemics and predict probable future occurrences with a high degree of accuracy. It is thus wise for all researchers to explore the incorporation of aspects of mathematical modelling to their fields of research. This will increase the scope and impact of research findings. This essay is a brief examination of the role of mathematical models and the influence of the subject on medical research over the years.