Montse Torremorell

Montse Torremorell is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. She is a leading expert in swine health, infectious disease epidemiology, and airborne transmission of pathogens, with a strong focus on influenza and PRRS viruses. Her research integrates field studies, experimental models, and engineering solutions to improve biosecurity in swine production systems.

Her research interests span swine virology, disease transmission dynamics, epidemiological modeling, airborne pathogen control, and biosecurity interventions. She actively investigates how influenza viruses evolve and spread in pig populations, and how innovative technologies such as electrostatic precipitators can reduce airborne transmission of viruses in agricultural settings.

The recent trend in her publications highlights a growing emphasis on engineering-pathogen interface, with multiple studies evaluating the efficacy of electrostatic precipitators in capturing and inactivating virus-laden aerosols. Her work bridges veterinary medicine, environmental science, and public health, contributing significantly to sustainable swine production and zoonotic disease prevention.

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Advising and Research Grants: Dr. Torremorell serves as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (CoI) on numerous research projects funded by major organizations including Merck, Swine Health Information Center, and Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. Her grants focus on influenza epidemiology, cross-protective immunity, airborne transmission, and wildlife interface. While specific student names are not listed, her leadership in large-scale research projects implies active mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Labs and Research Teams: She leads a multidisciplinary research team collaborating with experts in aerosol science, virology, and wildlife health. Her lab is involved in developing and testing novel technologies to mitigate pathogen spread in agricultural environments, particularly through air filtration and electrostatic precipitation systems.