Dr Isabel Lewis

Career Overview

My academic career started whilst studying a BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science at the University of Lincoln where my research career originally focused on avian immunology. I went on and developed my expertise during my PhD where I worked at world-leading institutes: The Pirbright Institute (UK), The Friedrich Loeffler Institut (Germany) and The Royal Veterinary College (UK). I completed my PhD research investigating virulence factors of Lumpy skin disease virus a poxvirus causing Lumpy skin disease in cattle. My research has led me to present my results at conferences in both Europe and the United States. Since finishing my PhD, I have taught a variety of modules at Writtle University College with my favourites being Animal Health and Disease and Applied Health Management. Subsequently, I have continued my lecturing career at Hartpury University bringing my expertise in viral diseases of livestock.

Teaching and supervision

• Animal Health and Disease
• Applied Animal Health and Disease
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology

Research interests

• Viral diseases of livestock
• Vector-borne disease
• Preventative strategies of disease

Professional memberships

• British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) member and part of the early careers committee.
• Microbiology Society

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