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Dr. Myrna de Rooij works as an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences at Utrecht University. She is a dedicated researcher and educator who thrives in delving into the intricate connections among human, animal, and environmental health. She has a strong academic foundation in Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology, having obtained her PhD in 2019. Her career objective is to contribute to the future health of populations, animals, and the environment. Currently, she focuses on advancing environmental sampling and analysis techniques for effective monitoring of pathogens on farms to enhance outbreak prevention and control. Through multi-disciplinary collaborations, she is developing new technologies for air sampling approaches that enable broad screening of microorganisms and targeted detection of specific zoonotic pathogens of concern. Her main research interest lies in the effects of livestock farming on public health, including significant research programs on agricultural air pollution, respiratory health, zoonotic infections, and antimicrobial resistance in rural communities in the Netherlands. Throughout her career, she has contributed to studies on the epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 transmission and has been involved in innovative applied research characterizing the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Her qualifications include a PhD in Exposure Science, an MSc in Veterinary Medicine, and an MSc in Epidemiology, in addition to being a registered senior epidemiologist, a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health, and a registered Specialist in Veterinary Public Health.
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