Dr Tom McNeilly

Veterinary surgeon
Veterinary sciences
Moredun Research Institute
United States of America

Biography

Tom McNeilly joined Moredun in 2006 following the completion of his PhD at R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh. He is a qualified veterinary surgeon, and prior to starting his PhD spent 4 years in mixed practice.  In addition to exploring basic immunological questions in ruminant species, his work is also involved in the development of vaccines to control veterinary pathogens residing at mucosal surfaces, such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 in cattle and Teladorsagia circumcincta in sheep. He also has an interest in the immune basis of disease resistance and susceptibility in ruminant species.

Research Intrest

His major interests are in mucosal immunology, specifically host-pathogen interactions at mucosal surfaces, and how these may inform future disease control strategies.