Dr Hannah Rose Vineer
Lecturer, University of Liverpool, UK

I’m interested in veterinary parasites, how they exist within the wider ecological community, and the impacts of weather, climate, host interactions and human behaviour on parasite populations and transmission. I use mathematical and statistical models to predict how parasite populations and transmission varies geographically and seasonally, with the aim of generating knowledge and tools to help inform veterinary policies and improve parasite control.

Dr Nlingisisi Babayani
Research Scholar, University of Botswana, Okavango Research Institute.

I have worked for public service for 15 years in Botswana as an Epidemiologist since 2003. Babayani conducts research in disease ecology with particular emphasis on; (i) effects of ecosystems on animal disease and animal disease on ecosystems; (ii) disease prevention and management strategies that promote harmony at the wildlife- human-livestock interface; and (iii) indigenous knowledge systems to promote animal health.

Prof Casper Nyamukondiwa
Associate Professor, Botswana International University of Science & Technology

At BIUST, I lead a multi-disciplinary group working on insect physiological ecology, climate change and insect ecosystem services. My research/lab aims at largely understanding the factors affecting climatic stress resistance in insects, the mechanistic and physiological basis for stress adaptations, how rapidly these systems can change and the potential implications for climate change. My work also covers novel and sustainable management options for crop and livestock pests and how climate change may impact these pests and biological control systems.

Madeleine Noll
Research Assistant, University of Liverpool, UK

I have have always had an interest in veterinary parasites and their influence over livestock systems. For my PhD, I looked at the effects of climate change on the spatial and temporal distribution of ticks.