Kate Lamont

Dr. Kate Lamont is a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary And Animal Science at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), affiliated with the Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health (CEPH). She holds dual roles as a Senior Lecturer and serves as Chair of the SRUC Social Science Ethics Committee and a Mental Health First Aider.

Education:

• PhD in Motivation and adherence to pelvic floor muscles exercises (University of Aberdeen, 2015)
• PDA in Web Science (University of the Highlands and Islands, 2011)
• BSc in Sustainable Rural Development (University of the Highlands and Islands, 2007)

Research Interests: Focuses on biosecurity practices among farmers, mental health of rural workers, and participatory research methods. Her work integrates qualitative data collection and community engagement to address challenges in livestock health and rural wellbeing.

Recent Research Trends: Her publications emphasize improving biosecurity communication, mental health interventions for farmers, and policy briefs addressing livestock welfare. Collaborations span epidemiology, veterinary medicine, and social sciences.

Awards: Recognized with the Best Oral Presentation award (2022).

Grants & Projects: Leads major initiatives including the RESAS 22-27 biosecurity project and the AIA ABA ST AI tool for livestock advice. Engages in multidisciplinary teams addressing coastal community resilience and animal welfare.

Labs/Teams: Active in CEPH, focusing on socio-epidemiological models and planetary health.