Shining a light on our brilliant biologists
For this year’s Biology Week, we are shining a spotlight on the work of some of our brilliant biologists at APHA, who carry out work in a wide range of scientific areas.
Heather O'Sullivan
Heather O’Sullivan is the Strategy, Communications and Engagement Lead as well as Business Manager within the Science Directorate at the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Heather’s main areas of responsibility include: leading on content for the APHA Science blog site including chairing the blog editorial panel, Science Directorate monthly local staff brief and Science Newsletter; secretariat for the Science Strategy Group, member of Voice of Improvement, Culture and Engagement (VOICE) and Business Manager for the Science Strategy and Planning Department (SSP). Heather also sits on the Social Media Task Group and is a member of the Admin Safety, Health and Wellbeing Improvement Working Group.
Welcoming His Majesty The King to APHA Weybridge
His Majesty King Charles III visited APHA Weybridge on 9 March to congratulate scientists and staff for their work in combating the largest-ever avian influenza outbreak in the UK.
APHA Weybridge team wins Nobel House Prize for avian influenza outbreak response
Our APHA Weybridge science team that provided rapid science evidence informing disease control policy for 2021/22 avian influenza outbreak, which is continuing, has been made joint winner of the Nobel House Prize.
Launch of the APHA Science and Evidence Review 2021
APHA have recently published the ‘Science and Evidence Review for 2021’ which shows the fantastic range of animal and plant health expertise within the agency and the value of work in protecting animal and plant health and welfare.
Celebrating our female scientists
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Learn more about the important scientific work being carried out by our female scientists in the current avian influenza outbreak in this blog and accompanying video.
2020: An insight into our scientific achievements
It is that time of year again when APHA produces a formal review of its science, this year looking back over 2020. Read on for some of the highlights and link to the full report.
Scientific input from APHA in key Defra publication
On the 22 June Defra published the refreshed Defra Group Research and Innovation Interests document with input from APHA and other Defra Group Public Sector Research Establishments. Learn more about this key document and APHA’s involvement.
Celebrating five years of the APHA Science blog!
It has been another busy year for the APHA Science blog. 130+ blogs later and we now find ourselves celebrating five years of posting blogs that highlight the breadth of our science and showcase the depth of our scientific expertise.
APHA launches its refreshed five-year science strategy
Our refreshed five-year science strategy is available to view on our APHA GOV.UK pages. Read on for a summary of the strategy and links to the published document.
The plant detectives: no such thing as an average day
No matter what the weather has in store for them, Plant Health and Seed Inspectors Laura Chapman and Natalie Vallone have an important job to do. Learn about their roles in our second and final blog to mark Plant Health Week 2020.
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