Fiona Henriquez

Fiona Henriquez

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Professor Fiona Henriquez Fiona gained her BSc (Honours) in Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Strathclyde in 1999 and received her PhD in Parasitology in 2003. She is an expert in emerging pathogens, focusing on opportunistic pathogens and parasites. Her work contributes to the ‘One Health’ agenda and addresses UN SDGs 3 Health and Wellbeing, 14 Life Under Water, 15 Life of Land and 17 partnerships in goals. Her research interests are currently focused on the influence of the environment of emerging infectious diseases, how microbes become pathogens,  and the importance of clear communication in the decision-making processes and communication channels in health economies, stakeholder mapping and environment management.