Barry Atkinson
Barry has spent more than two decades researching high consequence human viruses including assay development, high containment virology, and numerous outbreak response activities. His current work is centred around validating methods for identifying high consequence pathogens in the environment to inform infection prevention and control measures.
Personal Refection
“The NCPV catalogue represents an indispensable resource for advancing virology research and strengthening global public health infrastructure. The collection's true value lies not only in preserving established reference strains but also in its potential for growth through continued contributions from the scientific community. The ongoing expansion of this collection with contemporary strains ensures that researchers will have access to the diverse viral materials necessary to address emerging infectious disease challenges and advance our fundamental understanding of viral pathogenesis”
- Barry Atkinson, Lead Environmental Virologist