The covid pandemic has made clear that there is a need for a better understanding of spillover of diseases from animals (zoonotic diseases).
Many species harbour pathogens that have the potential to over into human populations. Shifting climate and human behaviours have altered the threats we face in the future, making it critical to understand emerging risks from zoonotic disease. Silwood researchers have been identifying the risks of transmission across hosts and from viruses in bats and in rivers.