The Health Environment & Infection Research Unit (HEIRU) is involved in multiple programmes of work related to the impact of infectious diseases and adverse environmental factors on population health.
Key research areas and lead investigators
Co-Search: COVID-19 Research Collaborative
Led by Professor Michael Baker and Research Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig
SYMBIOTIC: Integrated prevention of infectious diseases and long-term conditions
Led by Professor Michael Baker and Research Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig
Infectious disease research
Led by Professor Michael Baker, Research Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig, Professor Nick Wilson
Environmental research (Air and Water)
Led by Professor Simon Hales and Dr Tim Chambers
END Rheumatic Heart Disease
Led by Dr Julie Bennett