Professor Ian Brown OBE, MIBiol PhD

Biography

Ian was Scientific Services Director at Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) from January 2023 to March 2024. He was responsible for operational delivery of APHA science and science related matters, including topics related to Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Swine Influenza and laboratory outbreak preparedness.

Ian was previously Head of Virology at APHA Weybridge.

Ian was awarded an OBE in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list for services to animal health and welfare.

Previous roles in government

  • Scientific Services Director