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Professor Roman Biek is a leading academic in Disease Ecology and Molecular Epidemiology at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine (BAH&CM). His research focuses on molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, and infectious disease dynamics in wildlife and domestic animals, with emphasis on viral and bacterial pathogens. He serves as Director of Research (Evolution & Diversity), overseeing interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of ecology, genetics, and public health.
- University: University of Glasgow
- Department: Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine (BAH&CM)
- Roles: Professor, Director of Research
Research interests include genomic epidemiology of pathogens like rabies, anthrax, and Lyme disease, with a focus on spatial and temporal patterns of disease spread. His work integrates molecular data with ecological and environmental factors to understand host-pathogen interactions and inform disease control strategies.
Recent publications highlight innovative approaches using whole-genome sequencing and contact tracing to track rabies elimination, genomic analysis of Mycobacterium bovis in cattle-badger systems, and the role of host traits in predicting viral reservoirs. Collaborations span global health challenges, including rabies control in Africa and zoonotic disease surveillance in tropical ecosystems.
