From outbreak response to prevention: understanding how live animal movement networks shape disease risk
Lead Research Organisation:
Royal Veterinary College
Department Name: Pathobiology and Population Sciences
Abstract
Animal movement drives the spread of many epizootic diseases. Processes that propel
animals into close contact with other species (including humans) can additionally cause novel
epizootic or zoonotic pathogen emergence. By combining real-time genetic sequencing and
rapid animal movement data collection tools, this project will explore how animal viral
diversity and dispersal is shaped by the structure of animal movement networks. Approaches
integrating phylogenetic and network analyses will be developed to better understand and
predict virus dispersal. Integration of these data types will inform improved strategies to
control disease spread.
animals into close contact with other species (including humans) can additionally cause novel
epizootic or zoonotic pathogen emergence. By combining real-time genetic sequencing and
rapid animal movement data collection tools, this project will explore how animal viral
diversity and dispersal is shaped by the structure of animal movement networks. Approaches
integrating phylogenetic and network analyses will be developed to better understand and
predict virus dispersal. Integration of these data types will inform improved strategies to
control disease spread.
Organisations
Publications
Carnegie L
(2023)
H9N2 avian influenza virus dispersal along Bangladeshi poultry trading networks.
in Virus evolution
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/T008709/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2028 | |||
| 2395691 | Studentship | BB/T008709/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2024 | Lorcan Carnegie |
| Description | Performed an analytical study which provided insight into how Bangladesh's poultry trading system impacts avian influenza virus spread and should contribute to the design of tailored surveillance that accommodates local heterogeneity in virus dispersal patterns. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink |
| Description | Led a 1-day workshop titled 'Genomics Epidemiology and Phylogenetics' at CVASU (Chattogram, Bangladesh). |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Led a 1-day workshop titled 'Genomics Epidemiology and Phylogenetics' at CVASU (Chattogram, Bangladesh). The workshop sparked questions on implementation of field studies in Bangladesh, and coordination between different research disciplines. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |