Ian Brown

Professor Ian H. Brown is responsible in the Hub 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 currently leads the Avian Virology Group at The Pirbright Institute. He is a designated OIE expert on avian influenza, swine influenza and Newcastle disease and is a founder member of the OFFLU Laboratory Network. His specific research interests include epidemiology, pathogenicity, transmission and infection dynamics in relation to the control of influenza in animal hosts.