Donald Morrison

Dr. Donald Morrison is a Lecturer in Microbiology at Edinburgh Napier University with over 30 years of experience in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research. He has cross-sector teaching responsibilities in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, and his work spans the One Health domains of human, animal, and environmental health.

• School: School of Applied Sciences
• Research Networks: UKRI One Health AMR Transdisciplinary Network, EU NEREUS cost action network, JPIAMR global network, and others

His research focuses on AMR pathogens in environmental hotspots like wastewater treatment plants and agricultural lands, with recent work investigating river systems, food supply chains, and wildlife as AMR dissemination routes. He collaborates with SEPA, Scottish Water, and NovaBiotics Ltd.

Key publication trends (2017-2024) address environmental AMR reservoirs (microplastics, beaches, rivers), feed additive safety assessments, and One Health policy frameworks. His work combines molecular methods (PCR, SCCmec typing) with ecological modeling.

• Scientific Awards
  • Young Researchers CDC/CPHL Service 50th anniversary exchange fellowship
• Grants
  • £3532 - Fleming Fund mentorship (2025-2026)
  • £71,650 - MRS AMR in surface waters (2022-2026)
  • £52,080 - NERC River Almond AMR study (2021-2027)
  • £129,161 - MRS AMR in surface waters (2019-2023)

He supervises multiple postgraduate projects on AMR in water systems, microplastics, and infection control. Professional roles include associate editor for JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance and membership in 11 microbiology societies (e.g., BSAC, SfAM, ASM).