Neil Foster

Neil Foster is a Professor at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), focusing on immunology, microbiology, and veterinary science. His research explores host-pathogen interactions in livestock, particularly immune responses to bacterial infections like Salmonella and Clostridioides difficile.

• Key affiliations: Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen, UK
• Email: neil.foster@sruc.ac.uk

Research interests span immunomodulation, zoonotic diseases, and molecular diagnostics. Recent work includes:

• DNA trap formation in porcine monocytes during C. difficile infection
• Role of microRNA in subclinical coccidiosis in broilers
• Salmonella persistence and carrier states in mice

His publications emphasize applications in animal health and translational models for human disease.