Risk Assessment of Emerging and Zoonotic Threats
The overall aim of this theme is to provide robust evidence, and systems for obtaining that evidence, to enable PHE to assess and respond rapidly to risks from new and emerging infections, in particular zoonotics. This will involve an interdisciplinary approach and the development of a flexible and active network of researchers and policy makers to build a platform for proactive and reactive responses to novel threats.
The longer-term objectives are to:
- Develop mathematical models that allow rapid evaluation of the zoonotic potential of emerging infections and biological threats.
- Mitigate the risks of rodent and bat-borne zoonotic infection through community awareness.
Theme Leaders
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Professor Alan Radford
Reader
Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool
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Professor David Brown
Public Health England
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Professor Dilys Morgan MBE
Head of the Department of Gastrointestinal, Emerging and Zoonotic Infections
Public Health England
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Researchers:
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Dr Clarissa Oeser
Research Fellow
Public Health England
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Dr Fernando Sánchez-Vizcaíno
Research Fellow
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Dr Aisling Vaughan
Postdoctoral Researcher
Public Health England
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Dr Maya Wardeh
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Liverpool
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PhD Student:
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Ellen Murphy
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