Philip Skuce

Dr Philip Skuce is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. He is affiliated with the Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh. His research focuses on veterinary parasitology, particularly the epidemiology and molecular mechanisms of parasitic infections in livestock, with emphasis on drug resistance and diagnostic innovations. He has collaborated on studies involving Fasciola hepatica, Haemonchus contortus, and Teladorsagia circumcincta.

Research interests include understanding parasite-host interactions, developing surveillance methods for wildlife-livestock interfaces, and investigating genetic factors contributing to anthelmintic resistance. His work integrates molecular biology, genomics, and epidemiological modeling to address agricultural and environmental challenges posed by parasitic infections.

Key contributions include analyzing ivermectin resistance mechanisms in gastrointestinal nematodes, evaluating liver fluke impacts on beef cattle productivity, and validating diagnostic tools like coproantigen ELISA for remote wildlife populations. His recent studies highlight the pathological effects of rumen fluke co-infections in livestock.

Advising: Supervised Kayleigh Devine’s research on pasture management strategies for parasite control. No grants explicitly mentioned in text. Affiliated with Moredun Research Institute, a leading center for animal health research.