Understanding vector-associated parameters of arbovirus transmission
Lead Research Organisation:
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Department Name: UNLISTED
Abstract
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Technical Summary
The entomology group will act as a focus for studying the interactions between arboviruses of international importance and their arthropod vectors. These studies will range from field-based investigations that define vector capacity of arthropods under known environmental conditions for horizon scanning purposes to laboratory experimentation that will provide a detailed and fundamental understanding of vector-arbovirus interactions. Primary areas of focus in the field will include studies of dispersal, diel periodicity, host location, seasonality and overwintering capability of adult vectors and habitat association investigations of immature stages. These studies will enable the construction of arbovirus transmission and dispersal models by the mathematical biology group at IAH and also contribute to wider global studies of vector-borne disease. In the laboratory there will be a focus on defining vector competence using standardised methodologies and integrating the work of other groups at IAH and beyond to understand the genetic and immunological basis of this parameter. Projects conducted will have a global focus in part driven by collaboration with the non-vesicular reference laboratory based at IAH, as well as generating data specifically designed to produce risk assessments of arbovirus incursion into the UK. While studies are currently primarily focussed upon Culicoides biting midges and the arboviruses they transmit (not least due to recent outbreaks of bluetongue virus and Schmallenberg virus in the UK), the entomology group will also widen its remit to include studies of other biological vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks. The group will also pursue an increased focus on mechanical vectors of arboviruses as a relatively neglected area of study.
Planned Impact
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Organisations
- THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE (Lead Research Organisation)
- Charles University (Collaboration)
- Wageningen University & Research (Collaboration)
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Collaboration)
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (Collaboration)
- VUC Aarhus (Collaboration)
- APS Biocontrol (Collaboration)
- University of Bristol (Collaboration)
- ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Collaboration)
- University of Zurich (Collaboration)
- University of Lyon (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF READING (Collaboration)
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH (Collaboration)
- Rothamsted Research (Collaboration)
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL (Collaboration)
- LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (Collaboration)
- Lancaster University (Collaboration)
People |
ORCID iD |
| Simon Carpenter (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Baker T
(2015)
Can insecticide-treated netting provide protection for Equids from Culicoides biting midges in the United Kingdom?
in Parasites & vectors
Balenghien T
(2014)
The emergence of Schmallenberg virus across Culicoides communities and ecosystems in Europe.
in Preventive veterinary medicine
Barber J
(2018)
Blood-feeding, susceptibility to infection with Schmallenberg virus and phylogenetics of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from the United Kingdom.
in Parasites & vectors
Brugman VA
(2018)
The Role of Culex pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae) in Virus Transmission in Europe.
in International journal of environmental research and public health
Brugman VA
(2017)
Blood-feeding patterns of native mosquitoes and insights into their potential role as pathogen vectors in the Thames estuary region of the United Kingdom.
in Parasites & vectors
Bukauskaite D
(2015)
Biting midges (Culicoides, Diptera) transmit Haemoproteus parasites of owls: evidence from sporogony and molecular phylogeny
in Parasites & Vectors
| Description | This project underpins studies of vector-borne diseases at the Pirbright Institute by providing colony lines of arthropods for research and in funding the time of the Head of Entomology. The main discoveries have been around the transmission of arboviruses in space and time at a UK, EU and World level. These studies have resulted in a large number of datasets in a wide range of fields as evidenced by the publications included in this return. The primary outcome has been a clearer understanding of the way in which viral diseases transmitted by insects spread and a greater understanding of the risk of such viruses to UK livestock. |
| Exploitation Route | This project is being taken forwards as part of new ISPG funding awarded to the Pirbright Institute in 2017. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink Environment Other |
| URL | http://www.pirbright.ac.uk/users/dr-simon-carpenter |
| Description | This grant has funded the Head of Entomology post at Pirbright which has a significant role in policy determination, outreach and resource development. This is described in the publications and engagement exercises listed in the outcomes. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2011 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Environment |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | EFSA working group report |
| Geographic Reach | Europe |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| URL | https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4698 |
| Title | Additional file 2: Table S2. of Blood-feeding, susceptibility to infection with Schmallenberg virus and phylogenetics of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from the United Kingdom |
| Description | Blood-feeding data for UK Culicoides exposed to membrane types. Number of Culicoides of each physiological state recorded following exposure to blood-feeding apparatus. (XLSX 21 kb) |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2018 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/Additional_file_2_Table_S2_of_Blood-feeding_susceptibil... |
| Title | Additional file 2: Table S2. of Blood-feeding, susceptibility to infection with Schmallenberg virus and phylogenetics of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from the United Kingdom |
| Description | Blood-feeding data for UK Culicoides exposed to membrane types. Number of Culicoides of each physiological state recorded following exposure to blood-feeding apparatus. (XLSX 21 kb) |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2018 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/Additional_file_2_Table_S2_of_Blood-feeding_susceptibil... |
| Title | Data from: Long-term shifts in the seasonal abundance of adult Culicoides biting midges and their impact on the potential for arbovirus outbreaks |
| Description | 1. Surveillance of adult Culicoides biting midge flight activity is used as an applied ecological method to guide the management of arbovirus incursions on livestock production in Europe and Australia. 2. To date the impact of changes in the phenology of adult vector activity on arbovirus transmission has not been defined. We investigated this at two sites in the UK, identifying 150,000 Culicoides biting midges taken from 2867 collections over a nearly 40 year timescale. 3. Whilst no change in seasonal activity was recorded at one site, shifts in first adult appearance and last adult appearance increased the seasonal activity period of Culicoides species at the other site by 40 days over the time period. 4. Lengthening of the adult activity season was driven by an increase in abundance of Culicoides and correlated with local increases in temperature and precipitation. This diversity in response poses significant challenges for predicting future transmission and overwintering risk. 5. Policy implications: Our analysis shows a dramatic and consistent increase of the adult active period of Culicoides, but also that this varies significantly from site to site, suggesting broad-scale analyses alone are insufficient to understand the potential impacts of changes in climate on arbovirus vector populations. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2019 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.h7b12g4 |
| Title | Data from: Quantification of within- and between-farm dispersal of Culicoides biting midges using an immunomarking technique |
| Description | Culicoides biting midges (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) are vectors of arboviruses that cause significant economic and welfare impact. Local-scale spread of Culicoides-borne arboviruses is largely determined by the between-farm movement of infected Culicoides. Study of the dispersal behaviour of Culicoides by capture-mark-recapture (CMR) is problematic due to the likelihood of mortality and changes in behaviour upon capture caused by the small size and fragility of these insects, evidenced by low recapture rates. To counter the problem of using CMR with Culicoides, this study utilised an ovalbumin immunomarking technique to quantify the within- and between-farm dispersal of Culicoides in southern England. Both within- and between-farm dispersal of Culicoides was observed. Of the 9058 Culicoides collected over 22 nights of trapping, 600 ovalbumin-positive Culicoides, of 12 species including those implicated as arbovirus vectors, were collected with a maximum dispersal distance of 3125 m. This study provides the first species-level data on the between-farm dispersal of potential bluetongue, Schmallenberg and African horse sickness virus vectors in northern Europe. High-resolution meteorological data determined upwind and downwind flight by Culicoides had occurred. Cumulative collection and meteorological data suggest 15·6% of flights over 1 km were upwind of the treatment area and 84·4% downwind. Synthesis and applications. The use of immunomarking eliminates the potential adverse effects on survival and behaviour of insect collection prior to marking, substantially improving the resolution and accuracy of estimates of the dispersal potential of small and delicate vector species such as Culicoides. Using this technique, quantification of the range of Culicoides dispersal with regard to meteorological conditions including wind direction will enable improved, data-driven modelling of the spread of Culicoides-borne arboviruses and will inform policy response to incursions and outbreaks. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2018 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.s403s |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | APS Biocontrol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Animal and Plant Health Agency |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Charles University |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres |
| Department | Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Lancaster University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Liverpool John Moores University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Rothamsted Research |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences |
| Country | Sweden |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Greenwich |
| Department | Natural Resources Institute Greenwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Lyon |
| Country | France |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of St Andrews |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | University of Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | VUC Aarhus |
| Country | Denmark |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Supply of Arthropods to External Partners |
| Organisation | Wageningen University & Research |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A total of approximately 300000 biting midges and several tens of thousand mosquitoes were supplied as a national capability to receiving institutes. These were used in a wide range of studies from assessment of host location to teaching resources. The grant funds a Culicoides technician (100% FTE) and a mosquito technician (50% FTE) who are responsible for production. All use is acknowledged in papers arising and research is conducted under MTAs throughout held by the Pirbright IP department. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A range of scientific studies around biting midges and mosquitoes. For outputs see publications. |
| Impact | Both internal and external outputs have resulted in a clearer understanding of the risk of arbovirus incursion in the UK and additionally has contributed to the development of control techniques for vectors. Outputs also include outreach activities, student training and other societal and cultural collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | 10. OIE 4th Conference on BTV, Rome. Chair and keynote. Genetics, genomics and mathematical modeling of Culicoides. 5th-8th November 2014. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Organized and chaired session on Culicoides biting midges. Included discussion of policy with OIE representatives via Culicoides working group. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 11. Vector-borne diseases, Foresight Centre, Liverpool. Studies of Culicoides at The Pirbright Institute. Invited speaker. 11th-12th November 2014. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Formal invited presentation around Culicoides biting midges and discussions around vector-borne diseases in the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://blogs.biomedcentral.com/bugbitten/2014/11/21/vector-borne-diseases-in-the-uk-biennial-confere... |
| Description | 12 hour lecture course: Brazil UFMG 18th-21st Feb 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | 4x3 hour lectures as part of outreach activities in Brazil. Carried out as part of collaboration between vector-borne diseases programme and UFMG. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 360 degree Lab Animal Tour (and film) of The Plowright Building, The Philip Mellor Insectary, and Animal Isolation Facilities |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The website provides unique access to the animal research facilities at The Pirbright Institute which support its world-leading scientific research into livestock viral diseases and helps save countless animal and potentially human lives, globally. Produced and filmed by Understanding Animal Research, the Lab Animal Tour was filmed at Pirbright, and at three other research centres, and provides the viewer with an interactive 360 virtual tour of the animal facilities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.labanimaltour.org/pirbright |
| Description | BBC Countryfile Interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nationwide interview on BBC - led to additional media enquiries and showcased BBSRC science around the Schmallenberg virus epidemic. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01q9zm2 |
| Description | BBC Radio Four Interview Farming Today (Jan 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Extended interview on Insectary facilities at The Pirbright Institute. Interest from local farmers and Defra policymakers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Bluetongue and Climate Change, Surrey University, Open meeting. 2011. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Focussed meeting involving scientists involved in climate change research. Later discussion led to link between worker and The Pirbright Institute and eventual recruitment. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
| Description | Co-organiser 'Genes Ecosystems and Risk of Infection' conference in Crete (April 21st to 23rd). |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Co-organized conference and judged poster competition, giving feedback on performance of students. Selection of speakers was geared towards early career development. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.edenext.eu/the-project/news/geri-2015-conference-website-now-online |
| Description | Culicoides and vector competence studies in the EU. EU reference laboratory plenary presentation. Guildford, Surrey. 03/12/12. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | OIE reference laboratory for bluetongue invited lecture. Members of OIE present and other policy making groups. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Culicoides-borne arboviruses in the EU: How does scientific consensus influence policy? Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Knoxville, USA 13/11/12 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Formal invited presentation to entomological audience. Assisted with maintaining links with USDA in particular. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| URL | http://www.entsoc.org/entomology2012 |
| Description | Dispersal of Culicoides. Meeting on animal movement and dispersal. University of Aberdeen., UK 11-12/11/13. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Formal presentation to scientific audience interested in dispersal of organisms. Aimed to broaden interest in Culicoides and had two follow up conversations with other scientists. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | EBLEX Industry meeting 10th April 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Talk on bluetongue and Schmallenberg virus to EBLEX industrial representatives. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Epizone, Copenhagen. Studies of Culicoides at The Pirbright Institute. 23rd-24th September 2014. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Gave presentations to main conference and on media relations between the press and scientists to approx. 20 early career scientists. Discussion sessions following both talks. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.epizone-eu.net/en/Home/show/8th-Annual-Meeting-Denmark-2014.htm |
| Description | European Congress of Entomology, York. Culicoides session organiser and Chair. 4th-8th September 2014. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Chaired session on Culicoides biting midges with Tim Lysyk (Canada). High proportion of early career/female speakers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.royensoc.co.uk/meetings/20140803_ece2014.htm |
| Description | International Congress of Entomology (Florida) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Chaired session and gave presentation on progress in Culicoides research. Largest ever meeting involving the Culicoides community with 100+ attendees. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://ice2016orlando.org/ |
| Description | Lecture given to University of Surrey MSc Veterinary Microbiology students |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | A 2-hour teaching lecture given to 10 MSc Veterinary Microbiology students at the University of Surrey on 8th December (Lara Harrup) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Outreach video for BTV clinical signs and transmission 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Video by Simon Carpenter and Karin Darpel intended to increase awareness regarding the potential for bluetongue virus re-emergence in the UK. Circa 2000 hits to date. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwJ8zAxiLOE |
| Description | Oxford DTP students |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | High level overview of diseases studied [at Pirbright], and the importance of our work, provided to a group of over 30 Oxford DTP students, followed by a networking lunch (29th September 2017). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Pandemic Live (Cheltenham Science Festival) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Approximately 250 attendees at a 1 hour discussion around a simulated virus outbreak scenario (Speakers Fry; Carpenter; Beard; Hatchett). Followed by question and answer session. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science/whats-on/2018/pandemic-live/ |
| Description | Practical training given to LSHTM MSc students |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Two-hour practical teaching session given to 12 MSc students at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) on 17th November 2017 (Lara Harrup). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Presentation: Culicoides as vectors of arboviruses |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Keynote lecture given to veterinary scientists and farmers. Performed as part of the World Buiatrics Conference 2016 and video of presentation available to members. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.wbc2016.com/ |
| Description | Public Health Entomology Group (LSHTM) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited lecture on 4th April 2017. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Royal Entomological Society Student Conference 'The Role of Applied Entomology' (11th February) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Invited lecture on careers in entomology to PG workers in that field. Contact details provided for assistance with CVs/Job Applications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.royensoc.co.uk/student/overview.htm |
| Description | Site tour with Department of Trade and Industry |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Tour/site visit with Department of Trade and Industry (25 people attending) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Society General Microbiology specieal meeting on vector-borne diseases. Glasgow, September 7th) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited talk on Culicoides research to a largely academic audience. Networking improved links between TPI and national workers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.microbiologysociety.org/events/annual-conferences/index.cfm/focused-meeting-2015-internat... |
| Description | Society for Vector Ecology (USA): Annual meeting Alburquerque, September 30th 2015. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Academic talk to large audience of vector workers in the USA. Talk focused on studies of Culicoides and assisted links with USDA in particular. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Surrey County Show (Guildford) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Stall at Surrey County show attended by Jo Stoner (Research Technician). Gave commentary on the threat of viruses to UK livestock species. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://surreycountyshow.co.uk/ |
| Description | Talk to Agrifood and Biosciences Institute, Northern Ireland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Formal presentation on Culicoides-borne arboviruses with discussion of impact in Northern Ireland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | The Oxford Farming Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Outreach event for farming stakeholders organized in collaboration with BBSRC. Led to follow up media calls at TPI concerning status of bluetongue virus in UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.ofc.org.uk/archive/2016/2016-conference |
| Description | Tour of Philip Mellor Insectary (Country Land and Business Association) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | Tour of Philip Mellor Insectary with Country Land and Business Association (20 people) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Vector-borne diseases Seminar (LSHTM) February 19th 2015. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk to audience. Increased interest in Culicoides research within a public health context. Onwards discussions with members of LSHTM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/2015/02/public-health-entomology-group-annual-symposium |