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Alison Peel is a veterinarian and wildlife disease ecologist affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Veterinary Science. She holds prestigious fellowships, including the Sydney Horizon Fellowship, and focuses her research on bat ecology, virome dynamics, and the human health risks posed by emerging bat viruses. Dr. Peel's expertise spans continents and disciplines, including veterinary epidemiology and ecosystem health. Completing her veterinary training, she undertook a PhD at the University of Cambridge, investigating viruses in African fruit bats. She developed research on Hendra virus transmission during her time as a Senior Research Fellow at Griffith University. Her current work explores the interactions between land-use change and flying fox populations, focusing on the dynamics of Hendra virus spillover to horses and humans. Dr. Peel collaborates with international health networks to understand the root causes of viral spillover and identify strategies to prevent future outbreaks. Her research is essential for advancing knowledge on wildlife reservoirs and the mechanisms underlying zoonotic diseases.
University of Sydney • Sydney
Conducting research on bat ecology and virome dynamics.
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