Lisa Boden

AB BVSc MANZCVS LLM PhD DipECVPH MRCVS
Alma materDartmouth College, University of Queensland, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, University of Melbourne
OccupationHead of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
EmployerUniversity of Edinburgh

Lisa Boden is a professional in the field of veterinary public health and population medicine.[1] She holds a Ph.D. in veterinary epidemiology, complemented by a Masters of Laws degree in medical law and ethics.[1] Recognized as a veterinary specialist by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the United Kingdom, she also holds European certification.[1]

Career

Currently, Boden is a Professor and holds a Personal Chair in Population Medicine and Veterinary Public Health Policy at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Moreover, she holds the position of co- Director of Policy and Impact at EPIC (the Scottish Government's Centre for Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks).[1] EPIC provides policymakers with access to emergency scientific advice and analysis, empowering them to prepare for and respond to unprecedented outbreaks of exotic and novel animal diseases.[2]

Boden's professional pursuits encompass a wide range of activities. She translates and communicates scientific knowledge, ensuring its ethical application as evidence for policymaking.[1] Her expertise extends to contingency planning and emergency response and management during outbreaks.[1] Additionally, Boden contributes her skills in risk assessment and communication, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.[1] She also engages in horizon scanning and scenario planning, fostering strategic thinking regarding disease risk and long-term resilience in the face of potential outbreaks.[1] Boden founded the One Health FIELD Network in 2019 to improve training, preparedness and response to One Health threats in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, particularly in the MENAT region.

Boden was appointed Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in May, 2023. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Prof. Lisa Boden". The University of Edinburgh. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  2. ↑ "About EPIC". EPIC Scotland. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  3. ↑ "Professor Lisa Boden appointed new Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies". The University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
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