NIHR Health Protection Research Unit
in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections
Fostering Liverpool and IGH Talent
FLIGHT Meeting
A lunchtime meeting with several 20 minute
talks followed by discussion on the best ways to
engage with policy makers and achieve maximum
input for research projects.
Prof Jim Scudamore BVSc, BSc, DipECVPH, FSB, MRCVS, Professor
of Livestock and Public Health in the School of Veterinary Science
was Chief Veterinary Officer from 1997-2004 (and deputy from
1990) will share his considerable experience of scientists working
with policy makers and government.
Prof Tom Solomon, Director of the Institute of Infection & Global
Health, has worked with WHO and the Department of Health over a
number of years and will discuss his involvement of working with
global and national human health agencies and governing bodies.
Dr Sophia Latham, AXA/ IGH tenure track fellow will talk about her
involvement in work shadowing government animal health departments
and preparing policy briefing notes
The NIHR HPRU in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections at University of Liverpool with Public Health England
(PHE) brings together internationally leading researchers from the University of Liverpool, Public Health
England and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. It supports and strengthens Public Health England in
its role protecting England from emerging infections and zoonoses.
Friday 19th June 2015 1-2pm
Tony Hart Seminar Room
Ground Floor, Ronald Ross Building