Aart Davidse

Aart Davidse is a Professor and Department Head in Virology & Molecular Biology, with active research in prion diseases, veterinary microbiology, and aquatic organism virology. His work spans

• BSE infectivity
• Scrapie genetic control
• Prion protein analysis
• Eel virology

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His research focuses on prion disease mechanisms and viral diseases in aquatic species, often collaborating internationally. Key trends include heat treatment effects on prions, genetic resistance in sheep, and eel alphaherpesvirus studies.

Davidse led the LVVN project (2008–2012), which aimed at surveillance and control of animal diseases. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches in veterinary science and molecular biology.