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Nicholas Feasey is a Professor and Director of Research at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, where he holds the Sir James Black Chair. He is based in the Infection and Global Health Division, focusing on antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and public health challenges in low-resource settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
- University: University of St Andrews
- School: School of Medicine
- Department: Infection and Global Health Division
- Position: Professor, Director of Research
- Email: naf6@st-andrews.ac.uk
His research centers on the epidemiology and genomics of bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, with a strong emphasis on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infection prevention and control, and environmental reservoirs of pathogens. His work integrates field studies in Malawi with advanced genomic and modeling approaches to inform public health interventions.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on AMR dynamics, longitudinal pathogen surveillance, wastewater-based epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infections. His studies often employ genomic analysis and large-scale cohort designs to understand transmission patterns and resistance mechanisms. Notably, his team has investigated the role of urban waste in harboring multidrug-resistant bacteria and evaluated infection control practices in Malawian hospitals.
Nicholas Feasey collaborates extensively with international research groups and contributes to global health policy through evidence generation on typhoid, antimicrobial usage, and AMR burden. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and sanitation.
He leads or contributes to significant research initiatives involving real-time genomic surveillance, cost-effectiveness of public health interventions, and the impact of WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) improvements on AMR. His leadership in research output and dataset generation underscores his role as a key figure in global infectious disease research.
