Regular biography
Dr Anna Borlase is a Fellow at the University of Oxford, Department of Biology. Her research focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with an emphasis on data-driven approaches such as mathematical modelling and statistical analyses. She joined the Department of Biology in 2023 as a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow, aiming to evaluate relationships between community infection dynamics, individual infection history, and morbidity. Her work includes trachoma and schistosomiasis, with plans to expand to other NTDs. She is also interested in zoonotic diseases, multi-host systems, and One Health approaches. Dr Borlase's research addresses operational and policy-relevant questions to contribute to global efforts against NTDs.
Scholar-generated biography
Anna Borlase is a Royal Society Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, specializing in infectious disease epidemiology modelling and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Her research focuses on understanding the dynamics of multi-host and multi-mode transmission of pathogens such as schistosomiasis, with an emphasis on human-animal interfaces. She investigates the impact of public health interventions, including contact tracing and diagnostic tools, on disease control. Her work also explores the interplay between global health challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the progress of NTD elimination programs. Borlase's studies integrate epidemiological, evolutionary, and ecological perspectives to inform policy and improve health outcomes.