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Professor Dan Horton is a leading academic in Veterinary Virology and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds a Professorship in Veterinary Virology and is a Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (Wildlife Population Health). Horton's career combines clinical practice, research, and leadership, with a focus on zoonotic diseases, particularly rabies, and One Health approaches.
- Academic Roles:
- Professor of Veterinary Virology, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Associate Dean, Research and Innovation (FHMS)
- Elected University Council Representative
Education:
- MA Zoology (University of Cambridge, 1999)
- Vet MB (University of Cambridge, 2002)
- MSc Wild Animal Health (Royal Veterinary College, 2005)
- PhD (University of Cambridge, 2009)
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (University of Surrey, 2016)
Research Interests: Professor Horton's work centers on reducing zoonotic disease burden through interdisciplinary strategies. Key areas include:
- Evolution and control of viral pathogens at wildlife-livestock-human interfaces
- Rabies epidemiology and elimination strategies in Middle East and Africa
- One Health approaches to foodborne zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance
- Global biosecurity and veterinary laboratory capacity-building
Grants & Collaborations: Horton leads high-impact projects such as the One Health European Joint Programme (OneHealth EJP), focusing on SARS-CoV-2 preparedness and foodborne disease surveillance. He co-leads the COVRIN initiative for pandemic preparedness and collaborates globally on rabies control, including MERACON network initiatives.
Awards & Recognition:
- INSPIRE Award (Academy of Medical Sciences)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Editor for PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Labs/Teams: Horton directs interdisciplinary teams in viral zoonosis research, including postdoctoral researchers Dr. Guido Cordoni and Dr. Elizabeth Royall. His lab collaborates with institutions like the Pirbright Institute and CDC Atlanta.
