The legacy of the Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team's work is multifaceted. They highlighted the importance of real-time data analysis in managing public health crises and demonstrated the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in epidemiology. Their efforts also underscored the need for robust public health infrastructure and preparedness to respond to future pandemics. Additionally, their work has set a precedent for how epidemiological modeling can be integrated into public health policy-making.