London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

We are the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response, proudly part of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. We are a new specialist Centre, established to bring together global expertise, knowledge, research and teaching to help humanity adapt faster to outbreaks of disease.

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Co-directed by Prof Martin Antonio, Professor of Molecular Microbiology & Global Health, and Dr Adam Kucharski, Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, our Centre draws together a wide range of specialist expertise from across the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and its partner institutes; including leading researchers in epidemiology, anthropology, mathematical modelling, vaccine research, clinical trials, humanitarian crises, virology and epidemic-prone pathogens.

Our work will explore critical areas of investigation, offer innovative training for future specialists in the field, and contribute insights into all aspects of outbreak preparation and response, engaging with policy makers, and healthcare professionals. Find out how the Centre works with experts from various disciplines and backgrounds across the world to be better equipped for the pandemic era in our video below.

About the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response