Katie Adam

Katie Adam is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in veterinary medicine with a focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), livestock health, and diagnostic technologies. Her research addresses critical challenges in farm animal practice, including the development of rapid diagnostic tools, optimization of neonatal care protocols, and analysis of veterinary decision-making processes.

Her work spans interdisciplinary topics such as the economic and policy dimensions of livestock production, zoonotic disease surveillance at wildlife-livestock interfaces, and the sociocultural factors influencing antibiotic use. Key themes include balancing clinical efficacy with AMR mitigation strategies, improving diagnostic uptake in rural veterinary settings, and addressing workforce retention challenges in farm animal practice.

Dr. Adam’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on applying both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Recent trends in her research include longitudinal epidemiological studies (e.g., BVD antibody dynamics), policy analyses of market intermediary roles in AMR governance, and innovative approaches to ecosystem health. Her work frequently intersects with One Health frameworks, connecting animal health outcomes to broader public health and environmental sustainability goals.

Her contributions highlight the importance of integrating diagnostic innovation with practical farm management strategies, while addressing the complex interplay between economic pressures, regulatory frameworks, and veterinary clinical practice.