Mart de Jong

Prof. Mart de Jong is a Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences (WIAS). His research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology in animals, particularly avian influenza, bovine tuberculosis, and foot-and-mouth disease. He leads projects on disease control strategies, including tick-borne diseases in Kenya, FMD control in Thailand, and genetic selection against endemic infections. He supervises multiple PhD candidates and collaborates internationally.

Key research interests include viral transmission dynamics, bioeconomic modeling of disease control, and zoonotic disease prevention. His work has been highlighted in media outlets discussing bird flu outbreaks and vaccination strategies for livestock. He has contributed over 414 peer-reviewed publications and datasets on viral genetics and epidemiology.

Prof. de Jong actively participates in academic activities, including lectures on quantitative genetics in infectious diseases. His research has influenced policy decisions and public health strategies, with findings referenced in Wikipedia and policy documents.