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David Robertson is a Research Professor and Head of CVR Bioinformatics at the University of Glasgow's Centre for Virus Research (College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences). Previously, he held positions as Principal Investigator at the University of Manchester (2002-2017), Wellcome Trust Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and ANRS Research Fellow in France. He holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Nottingham/Trinity College Dublin and a BSc from the University of Edinburgh.
His research focuses on computational virology, particularly virus evolution, host-pathogen interactions, and viral emergence, with extensive work on SARS-CoV-2 origins and evolution. His lab employs data-driven approaches to study molecular determinants of cross-species transmission, viral fitness, and pandemic preparedness.
Publication analysis reveals a strong emphasis on viral genomics, evolutionary modeling, and bioinformatic tool development. Key themes include SARS-CoV-2 variant tracking, recombination mechanisms, protein language models for host prediction, and mutational signatures in viral adaptation.
Awards/Honors:
- Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship
- ANRS Research Fellowship
He leads the Robertson Lab, specializing in computational analyses of viral datasets and collaborating globally on pathogen genomics projects. Current efforts focus on integrating AI with genomic surveillance to predict viral evolutionary trajectories.
