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Andy Thompson BSc PhD Lond., DIC Andrew's major contribution to teaching is in parasitology, but in addition he teaches invertebrate zoology in first year, as well as the applications of biotechnology to medicine. His research interests embrace a variety of parasitic infections with common themes being diseases transmitted between animals and humans and the molecular genetics and epidemiology of parasitic disease.
Research Summary:Initial research in Echinococcus has grown to include other helminths as well as protozoa, but common themes have been zoonoses and the application of molecular 'tools' in studies on the epidemiology and control of these parasite. Contact Details:VBBS Room 3.6 |