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Thom Rath is an Associate Professor of Modern Latin American History at University College London. His research explores the intersections of political, social, military, and environmental history, emphasizing Latin America's connections to larger global processes. He authored the award-winning book "The Dread Plague and the Cow Killers: The Politics of Animal Disease in Mexico and the World" published by Cambridge University Press in 2022, which examines how a significant international campaign against animal disease reshaped Mexican politics and society. He has also authored works on military history in post-revolutionary Mexico, the politics of memory, and the role of science and technology in Latin American history during the Cold War. He actively contributes to the academic community, co-editing the Journal of Latin American Studies and co-convening the IHR Latin American History seminar. In addition to his research, Rath teaches various courses on Latin American history and welcomes students whose research interests align with his. He has secured funding from various institutions, including the Wellcome Trust and the Leverhulme Trust, for his ongoing projects.