Image of Masai people with cattle

Research Themes

Image of Earth from space showing increase of global temperature

Ecology & Environmental Change

Studies of the effects of environmental change operating at all levels of biological organisation, from cells and individual organisms, to communities and populations.

Image of bacteria cells

Infectious Disease Ecology

Interdisciplinary approaches to disease management, including: quantitative modelling, genetic analysis, surveillance, vaccinology, antimicrobial resistance, vector ecology and one-health.

Image of nesting quail in grass

Physiology, Ageing & Welfare

Our theme seeks to improve the health and wellness of domestic and wild animals across the lifespan.

Image of DNA against a blue background

Evolution & Diversity

Image of a sheep staring down a camera lens

Host Parasite Interactions & Pathogenesis

 Parasites are major causes of disease in humans and in animals. This research theme explores the interactions of parasites within their mamalian hosts along with the diseases they cause.

 

 

 

Image of a small white terrier in vets arms

Comparative & Translational Health

Understanding similarities and differences between diseases that affect humans and animals.

image of a lecture theatre

Educational Research & Scholarship

Learn more anout this theme