Ekta Patel

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Ekta Patel is a scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya. Her research focuses on zoonotic disease risks at the wildlife-livestock interface, emphasizing disease surveillance to detect and mitigate biological threats. Her work aims to protect public health by addressing risks associated with wildmeat value chains and exploring innovative approaches, such as using waste as a surveillance tool.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Scientist and One Health Communications Coordinator, ILRI

Education

  • 2007 
    University of Cape Town, South Africa , PhD Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • 2002 
    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, U.S.A, Bachelors Microbiology

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