Dr. Tharangani Herath, a Senior Lecturer at Harper Adams University, is an expert in Veterinary Sciences, holding a PhD from the University of Stirling, UK and a BVSc from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She specialises in host-pathogen interactions and vaccine development, with a strong commitment to designing sustainable health strategies that ensure food safety and security.
Dr. Herath's primary focus is on developing affordable vaccines for fish, targeting infections that responsible for development of antimicrobial resistance and public health importance. Additionally, she has a keen interest in veterinary pathology, laboratory sciences, and the development of early diagnostic tools for monitoring animal diseases with the aim of improving animal welfare. Her research prioritises the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) and ethical practices, advocating for the development of in vitro platforms as alternatives to animal testing. By employing lab-based in vitro models, she defines host-pathogen interactions before conducting animal studies, addressing ethical research standards.
Beyond her research, she contributes in to the teaching and curriculum development in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Health at Harper Adams University. Her teaching philosophy emphasises inquiry-based and research-led methods in both traditional and online settings. In addition, Dr. Herath actively collaborate with the Harper Keele Veterinary School to deliver animal pathology rotations.
With over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, four book chapters and a supervisory experience, Dr. Herath actively prepares students for impactful roles in advancing food security and safety under ‘one Heath’ agenda.
European Association for Fish Pathologists
BactiVac Network
International Veterinary Vaccinology Network
International Society for Fish and Shellfish Immunology
Fellow of Higher Education Academy UK
Academic Department: Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare
Research: Pig, Poultry and Aquatic Animals Group
Tel: +44 01952 815030
Office: NWB Room 8 Weston Building
Research profile: ORCID
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