We work closely with colleagues in basic science, medical and veterinary institutions on a range of zoonotic and emerging disease projects. An important underlying theme is that of "One Health," considering human and animal disease in a common framework.
In Edinburgh, we are part of both the Centre for Infectious Diseases and the Institute of Immunology and Infection Research in the School of Biological Sciences, as well as the newly formed Centre for Immunology, Infection and Evolution (funded by the Wellcome Trust). In East Africa, we are affiliated to the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and jointly with these organisations, we operate a major study site in Western Kenya, investigating zoonotic pathogens: click here for details of the study site. Main research areas are (click the links below for more details):
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