Professor Heather M. Ferguson

Heather M. Ferguson, Professor in Medical Entomology and Disease Ecology at the University of Glasgow.  

Heather Ferguson is a vector ecologist whose work encompasses study of the ecology, behaviour and control of mosquitoes that transmit malaria and arboviruses. She is involved in the development of new tools for vector surveillance and control with partners from endemic countries in Africa, South America and Asia.  She also conducts studies of vector-pathogen interactions, modelling investigations and capacity strengthening initiatives. Professor Ferguson has a long-term research and training collaboration with the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania where she holds a visiting scientist position.  She is a former member (2017-2022) and Co-Chair (2018-2022) of the WHO Vector Control Advisory Group.