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Harnessing microbiology to tackle global challenges

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Prof Iain Lake

Professor of Environmental Epidemiology

Research themes:
Climate and Environmental Interactions
Contact details:
i.lake@uea.ac.uk
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Biography

My research examines the impact that the natural environment has upon human health. Previous research has focussed upon Gastrointestinal infections such as Cryptosporidiosis and Campylobacteriosis but I have also done research on other organisms such as Marine vibrios. Building on this, I also look at the potential impact of climate change upon these organisms and have been co-author of “Health Impacts of Climate Change in the UK”, in which I jointly authored the chapter on food and waterborne disease. I also work closely with Health Agencies looking at early detection and response to emerging infections.