Dr Tharangani Herath

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare, Harper Adams University

Scientific Background

Research Interests

My research interests focus on animal health, molecular biology, and veterinary pathology, with particular emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis and their impact on animal health. I am interested in integrating molecular and pathological approaches to improve disease diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and control, while contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies for sustainable livestock health.

Scientific Inspiration

Louis Pasteur’s germ theory and his belief that “fortune favors the prepared mind” inspire me to bridge molecular research with practical applications in veterinary pathology and animal health.

Research Groups

Animal Science Research Centre

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: Student-centred, guiding, technique-orientated.

Provision of Training

I’ll provide technical training at the start and then you will be well supported by skillful laboratory technicians.

Frequent discussion and result analysis will help you to become an independent thinker and researcher.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I will set out my expectations of your progression on a weekly/monthly basis. If these progression criteria are not met we will always discuss a plan of action together.

I am here for advice and guidance to help you reach the goals you set for yourself.

Communication

I am happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per week. These meetings will be a mixture of face to face or via video chat or telephone, and I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.

Work Pattern

Work in my lab requires being present on site (be it in a laboratory or at a field site) during core hours (or a subset if working part time).

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 2 weeks’ notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Primary supervisor for:

Project details will appear here when confirmed.

See the PhD Opportunities section to see if this project is currently open for applications via MIBTP.

Please Note: The main page lists projects via BBSRC Research Theme(s) quoted and then relevant Topic(s).

Project Title

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BBSRC Research Themes:

Sustainable Agriculture and Food (Animal Health and Welfare,Microbial Food Safety,Plant and Crop Science)
Renewable Resources and Clean Growth (Bio-energy,Industrial Biotechnology)
Understanding the Rules of Life (Immunology,Microbiology,Neuroscience and Behaviour,Plant Science,Soil Science,Stem Cells,Structural Biology,Systems Biology)
Integrated Understanding of Health (Ageing,Diet and Health,Pharmaceuticals,Regenerative Biology)

Project Outline

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