Dominic Mellor

Professor Dominic Mellor is an Honorary Professor at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow. He specializes in veterinary epidemiology, infectious diseases, and One Health, with a focus on zoonotic pathogens and animal disease outbreak management. His work integrates epidemiological analysis with policy development, exemplified by his role in the Scottish Government's EPIC program. Mellor's research spans veterinary medicine, public health, and computational science, addressing challenges like Giardia transmission, antimicrobial resistance, and equine and bovine health. He collaborates widely, contributing to over 150 publications, and has pioneered methods in molecular diagnostics and data management. Key themes include zoonotic disease dynamics, risk assessment, and evidence-based policy for animal disease control.

Education and career details are not explicitly provided, but his extensive publication record highlights expertise in epidemiology, parasitology, and veterinary clinical research. He has advised on outbreaks like Schmallenberg virus and contributed to understanding FIV in cats and Salmonella in cattle. His work bridges academic research and practical policy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges.

Research interests include:

• Zoonotic pathogen transmission (e.g., Giardia, Salmonella)
• Risk-based surveillance and outbreak modeling
• Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
• Equine and bovine health outcomes
• Data-driven approaches in veterinary medicine

Notable contributions include developing the FAIR Data Pipeline for reproducible science and advancing molecular diagnostic techniques. He collaborates with organizations like Public Health Scotland and has led studies on public access risks during disease outbreaks. His team's work often emphasizes practical applications for policy and clinical decision-making.