Abigail Woods

Abigail Woods is a historian of science, technology, and medicine at King's College London. She previously worked at Imperial College London for eight years and trained at Cambridge University and Manchester University. Her research bridges the history of animal health with human health and agricultural production, focusing on Britain from the 19th to 20th centuries.

Education

• Cambridge University
• Manchester University

Research Interests

Her work examines shifts in livestock disease patterns, the evolution of animal health science and policy, and the roles of veterinary surgeons. She investigates the development of modern livestock systems and their impact on human-animal relationships, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human and animal health.

Projects & Events

Abigail has led initiatives like 'One Medicine? Investigating Human and Animal Disease' and presented at events such as 'Vetting Animals' (2017) and 'From Co-Ordinated Campaigns to Water-Tight Compartments' (2017), highlighting her focus on interdisciplinary historical analysis.