Eleanor Watson
+44 (0)131 445 5111
Moredun
Pentland Science Park
Bush Loan
Penicuik
Midlothian
EH26 0PZ
Biography
Eleanor is a researcher at the Moredun Research Institute. Her research focusses on Campylobacter species and other zoonotic pathogens.
Current interests:
- Quantitative mass spectrometry to characterise bacterial adaptation.
- Identification of zoonotic pathogens using MALDI mass spectrometry.
- Campylobacter jejuni metabolic versatility in relation to host colonisation and disease outcome.
- Presence and transmission of zoonotic pathogens and AMR genes within wildlife populations.
Leading Ideas
Livestock Diseases
Food Safety
Climate and the Environment
Area of Strategic Research Programme
Further information the Scottish Government's Strategic Research Programme is available
Theme 1: Natural Assets
1.3 - Biodiversity and Ecosystems
1.3.3 Resilience of ecosystems and biodiversity
Theme 2: Productive and sustainable land management and Rural Economies
2.2 - Livestock Production, Health, Welfare, and Disease Control
2.2.3 Disease mechanisms
Theme 3: Food, Health and Wellbeing
3.1 - Improving Primary Produce
3.1.3 Food safety