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Biography
Falko Steinbach is a Professor of Veterinary Immunology at the School of Veterinary Medicine, part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey. He holds editorial roles for journals including TBED, Frontiers in Immunology, and Vaccines. His research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, immune system modulation, and systems immunology, with a particular emphasis on dendritic cell biology in horses and other animals.
Educational Background
- Graduated as a veterinarian in 1990 from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Berlin, Germany.
- Completed postgraduate degrees in veterinary medicine at the Free University of Berlin (1994, 2004).
Research Interests
Steinbach’s work centers on understanding immune responses to viral infections, including herpesviruses, pestiviruses, and arteriviruses. Key areas include viral pathogenesis, vaccine development, and the role of dendritic cells in antiviral immunity. His research has implications for both animal health and zoonotic disease control.
Collaborations & Affiliations
- APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency)
- Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
- Chester Zoo
- University of Berne
- Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo
Publications & Contributions
His publications span over 15 years, addressing topics such as elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), equine arteritis virus (EAV), and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). Recent work includes insights into West Nile virus in horses and Schmallenberg virus epidemiology.
Teaching
Steinbach contributes to the MSc program in Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Surrey.
