Dr. Emma Roe

Biography

Professor Emma Roe is a leading trans-disciplinary scholar in the field of more-than-human geographies and animal geographies, with a focus on agri-food studies. Her current research is centered on global challenges related to food system resilience and the rise of antimicrobial resistance. She articulates the importance of improving understandings of socio-microbial relations, particularly how they relate to food safety and pandemic preparedness. Emma's collaborations span veterinary science, microbiology, health science, anthropology, sociology, and economics, yielding substantial contributions to the field through over thirty peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reports. Notable publications include 'Food Animal Welfare' and 'Researching Animal Research', showcasing her commitment to addressing complex issues in animal welfare, public health, and environmental challenges. Her work has garnered substantial funding from prestigious sources such as the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the Wellcome Trust, reflecting her standing as a respected figure in her field. Emma emphasizes a relational materialism approach to ethics in agri-food networks and advocates for a qualitative, ethnographic examination of how non-human entities influence public and market behaviors. Her engagement with the public and industry is a cornerstone of her responsibilities, driving forward discussions on animal research and the implications of food protein consumption on public health, particularly in the context of viral infection risks and antibiotic use in food systems.

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