Characterisation of host genetic factors in oral transmission of BSE
Lead Research Organisation:
King's College London
Department Name: Unlisted
Abstract
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| Description | Collaboration on neuropathological diagnosis with M Cheeseman at VLA |
| Organisation | Veterinary Laboratories Agency |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | NA |
| Collaborator Contribution | access to expertise |
| Impact | NA |
| Description | Collaboration with Paul Simons and Kaila Srai at UCL |
| Organisation | University College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | NA |
| Collaborator Contribution | Collaboration on the role of divalent metal ions, particularly copper, in TSE pathogenesis. This opened up a new avenue of research relevant to both TSE research and the utility of the BXD strains. |
| Impact | NA |
| Description | Interview BBC news |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | I was involved in several interviews for news programmes during the course of the work - both for main BBC programming (Radio 4 and BBC news) and local radio stations (eg Radio Southampton), particularly with reference to the risk of CJD from blood in the human population. NA |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2006 |
| Description | Interview BBC radio 4 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | I was involved in several interviews for news programmes during the course of the work - both for main BBC programming (Radio 4 and BBC news) and local radio stations (eg Radio Southampton), particularly with reference to the risk of CJD from blood in the human population. NA |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2006 |
| Description | Interview Radio Southampton |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | I was involved in several interviews for news programmes during the course of the work - both for main BBC programming (Radio 4 and BBC news) and local radio stations (eg Radio Southampton), particularly with reference to the risk of CJD from blood in the human population. NA |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2006 |