Professor of Medicine, University of East Anglia
My research interest are the epidemiology of emerging infectious disease, especially that linked to environmental factors. Most interest in spread of infection by drinking water, but also recreational water contact and food. Interest in zoonotic diseases. Conducting case-control and other epidemiological studies in the UK, Europe and the developing world. Interest in risk assessment and risk communication.
Whooping cough cases increasing in the UK – what you need to know
Dec 12, 2023 16:03 pm UTC| Health
You may have read recent alarming reports of a cough that lasts 100 days is quickly spreading across the UK and can fracture ribs. If you didnt look beyond the headlines, you might have missed the fact that the reports are...
Coronavirus: ten questions about self-isolation answered
Mar 15, 2020 16:22 pm UTC| Health
One of the strategies the British government will use to control the spread of COVID-19 is self-isolation. In case you are wondering exactly what self-isolation entails, we have provided ten question and answers. 1. Who...
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