Projects per year
Personal profile
Key Research Interests
The epidemiology of emerging infectious disease especially that linked to environmental factors. Most interest in spread of infection by drinking water, but also recreational water contact and food. Interest in zoonotic diseases. Conducting case-control and other epidemiological studies in the UK, Europe and the developing world. Interest in risk assessment and risk communication
Professional Activities
- Honorary Consultant Medical Microbiologist Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital 2002 to 2016
Research Group or Lab Membership
Infection and Immunity
Areas of Expertise
Academic Background
- Graduated MB ChB from Manchester University in 1997
- Diploma in bacteriology from Manchester University in 1983
- MD from Manchester University in 1990
- MBA from Open University in 1996
- Member Royal College Pathologists 1985 (Fellowship in 1995)
- Member Faculty of Public Health Medicine (Fellow 2005)
Fellow Institute of Biology 1994
Career
- Registrar Medical Microbiology Manchester Public Health Laboratory 1980-1983
- Senior Registrar Medical Microbiology Cardiff Public Health Laboratory 1983-1986
- Senior Registrar Medical Microbiology Central Public Health Laboratory, London 1986-1988
- Director and Consultant Medical Microbiologist Chester Public Health Laboratory 1988-2001
- Consultant in Communicable Disease Control Cheshire Health Authority 1989-2001
Administrative Posts
External Activities
- Editor in Chief of Journal of Water and Health
- Chair of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development/World Health Organization expert group on “Approaches to establishing links between drinking water and infectious disease” 1999
- Chair of Board of Directors of Institute for Public Health and Water Research, Chicago. 2004 to 2010
- Chair of Scientific Advisory Committee - Suez Environment, Paris 2004 to 2010
Teaching Interests
Primary interest in teaching medical students that infectious diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality even in developed societies, but especially in developing countries. Also getting across the message that research is fun, especially research into infectious disease in general and diarrhoea in particular.
· Teaching to MB BS medical degree and MSc students
· Lead Respiratory Unit course team 2002 – 2005
· Lectures and seminars on environment and health, microbiology and infectious diseases
· Member of Elective module team
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinator of the EU FP7 AQUAVALENS a 9million Euro project "Protecting the health of Europeans by improving methods for the detection of pathogens in drinking water and water used in food preparation"
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Business Administration, Open University
Award Date: 1 Jan 1996
Doctor of Medicine, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Jan 1990
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Jan 1979
Keywords
- Pathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Epidemiology
Network
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Health for Dairy Cows
Hunter, P., Hooper, L., Steverding, D., Tyler, K. & Bouzid, M.
European Regional Development Fund
1/03/19 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Exploring the lived experience in care homes of infection risk and transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study to inform what we can learn for future infectious disease outbreaks (Understanding Care Home Infection Experiences - UCAIRE)
Lane, K., Brainard, J., Bunn, D., Hunter, P., Killett, A., Brainard, J. & Watts, L.
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/06/21 → 30/11/22
Project: Research
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A mixed methods study on effectiveness and appropriateness of face shield use as COVID-19 PPE in middle income countries
Brainard, J., Hall, S., van der Es, M., Sekoni, A., Price, A., Padoveze, M. C., Ogunsola, F. T., Izumi Nchiata, L. Y., Hornsey, E., Crook, B., Cirino, F., Chu, L. & Hunter, P., 1 Aug 2022, In: American Journal of Infection Control. 50 , 8, p. 878-884 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Risk perception from the consumption of untreated drinking water in a small island community
Nik Hassan, N. M. N., Hunter, P. R. & Lake, I. R., 1 Oct 2022, In: Journal of Water and Health. 20, 10, p. 1506-1516 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Spatial risk factors for Pillar 1 COVID-19 excess cases and mortality in rural eastern England, UK
Brainard, J., Rushton, S., Winters, T. & Hunter, P., Jul 2022, In: Risk Analysis. 42, 7, p. 1571-1584 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection in care home residents and staff in English care homes: A service evaluation
Brainard, J., Aldus, C., Smith, E., Dunham, S., Hunter, P., Steel, N. & Everden, P., 13 Jul 2022, In: Journal of Long-Term Care. 2022, p. 154-162 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Are people letting down their guard too soon after covid-19 vaccination?
Rubin, G. J., Brainard, J., Hunter, P. & Michie, S., 18 Mar 2021, In: British Medical Journal (BMJ). 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Open Access
Press/Media
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Face shields don't give high level Covid protection, study shows
28/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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Single Pfizer shot 90 per cent effective after 21 days
4/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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Herd immunity may not be achievable even with high vaccine uptake
21/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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How five days of 'liberty' ruined the November lockdown
5/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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