Ian Brown

Professor Ian H. Brown is responsible for developing, harmonising and applying laboratory testing for avian viral diseases (influenza) to international standards. He also provides expertise on the development of surveillance and key analytical work on viruses. He is Head of Virology at APHA (formerly known as Weybridge) and Director of EU/OIE/FAO International Reference Laboratories for avian influenza, Newcastle disease and swine influenza. His specific research interests include epidemiology, pathogenicity, transmission and infection dynamics in relation to the control of influenza in animal hosts.