Alasdair Cook

Alasdair Cook is a Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Veterinary Medicine. He is the Veterinary Director of the Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive), a partnership with Zoetis, focusing on innovative solutions for animal health challenges. His expertise spans over 25 years in livestock epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, and One Health approaches. Key roles include research on disease surveillance, climate impacts on infectious diseases, and leveraging social media data for veterinary insights.

Education: Holds BVM&S, MSc, DipECVPH, CertPM, PhD, and MRCVS qualifications, reflecting his deep academic and professional credentials in veterinary medicine and epidemiology.

Research Interests: Dr. Cook's work integrates epidemiology, public health, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He emphasizes the role of veterinary epidemiology in sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction. Recent studies include climate change effects on Campylobacter and Salmonellosis, semantic data innovation for animal health, and social media listening for pet health trends.

Labs/Teams: Leads the vHive initiative, combining academia and industry to address global animal health issues through digital tools and data analytics.