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Professor Sarah Cleaveland is a Professor of Comparative Epidemiology (Infectious Disease Ecology) at the University of Glasgow, based at the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. As a veterinary epidemiologist, she conducts interdisciplinary research focused on livestock and zoonotic diseases primarily in Africa, with particular attention to wildlife-protected areas and diverse agro-ecological systems.
Her research interests span veterinary epidemiology, zoonotic disease ecology, and infectious disease dynamics in tropical settings, with a strong emphasis on practical disease control strategies. Professor Cleaveland employs interdisciplinary One Health approaches that integrate human, animal, and ecosystem health perspectives to address complex disease challenges. Her work includes extensive field research in Tanzania and other African countries, investigating diseases such as rabies, Rift Valley fever, brucellosis, and other zoonotic pathogens.
Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on disease dynamics, transmission modeling, vaccine implementation, and surveillance systems for zoonotic diseases in African settings. Her work often bridges veterinary science, public health, and ecological approaches, with particular attention to practical disease control interventions that can be implemented in resource-limited settings.
Among her notable scientific achievements is being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, recognizing her significant contributions to veterinary epidemiology and zoonotic disease research.
Professor Cleaveland is actively involved in graduate training initiatives with African partner institutions, contributing to capacity building in disease surveillance and control across the continent. Her research demonstrates a strong commitment to translating scientific findings into practical disease control measures that improve both animal and human health outcomes in tropical regions.