Alison Scott-Brown

Dr. Alison Scott-Brown is a current research member of the Epidemiology and Modelling Group at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, focusing on plant-insect interactions with emphasis on thrips as models for host-plant selection, tolerance, and resistance to invasive species. Her work bridges natural and agricultural ecology, emphasizing mutualistic interactions like pollination and pest control.

• Affiliation: University of Cambridge, Department of Plant Sciences
• Research Focus: Plant-insect mutualisms, biosecurity, and biodiversity
• Awards: Kew Guild, Fellow of the Linnean Society, Honorary Research Associate at Kew

Her research explores chemically mediated thrips pollination, nocturnal ecosystem services, and defense mechanisms against pests, contributing to sustainable agriculture and biosecurity. Recent publications address plant virology, mutualism mechanisms, and invasive species modeling, with applications in global food security and conservation.