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A. C. Banyard

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Microbiology· 7 Ecology· 2 Pathology· 2 Genetics· 1 Immunology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 12 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 10 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 6 Organism:chicken / avian· 3 Assay:metagenomics· 3 Organism:multiple species· 3 Assay:proteomics· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2

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I. H. Brown· 8 shared M. Falchieri· 6 shared J. James· 5 shared S. M. Reid· 5 shared A. Nunez· 3 shared C. J. Warren· 3 shared F. Z. Lean· 3 shared T. Lewis· 3 shared

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2021-2025 · peak 7/yr

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13 papers

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Co-circulation of distinct high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) subtypes in a mass mortality event in wild seabirds and co-location with dead seals

M. Falchieri, E. Bentley, H. A. Coombes, B. C. Mollett, J. Terrey, S. Holland, E. Stubbings, N. McGinn, J. Cooper, S. Ahmad, J. Lewis, B. Clifton, N. Collison, J. Aegerter, D. Venkatesh, , A. C. Banyard

The paper reports the co-circulation of H5N1 and H5N5 HPAIV subtypes in a mass mortality event involving seabirds and seals in Great Britain, with the first recorded instance of two subtypes co-occurring in the same avian population and the first H5N5 detection in mammals in GB.

bioRxiv · Jul 11, 2025 · PreprintGenetics

Utilising citizen science data to rapidly assess potential wild bridging hosts and reservoirs of infection: avian influenza outbreaks in Great Britain

S. H. Vickers, J. Raghwani, A. C. Banyard, I. H. Brown, G. Fournie, S. C. Hill

The paper uses citizen science data to identify wild bird species associated with HPAIV outbreaks in poultry, showing the value of such data for rapid disease surveillance.

bioRxiv · Mar 28, 2024 · PreprintEcology

Detection and spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 in the Antarctic Region

A. Bennison, A. M. Byrne, S. M. Reid, J. G. Lynton-Jenkins, B. Mollett, D. De Sliva, J. Peers-Dent, K. E. Finlayson, R. Hall, F. Blockley, M. Blyth, M. Falchieri, Z. Fowler, E. Fitzcharles, I. H. Brown, , A. C. Banyard

This study detects H5N1 HPAIV in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions, identifies affected species, and traces the virus's origin and potential spread.

bioRxiv · Nov 23, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology

Unexpected delayed incursion of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (clade 2.3.4.4b) in the Antarctic region

S. Lisovski, A. Gunther, M. Dewar, D. Anley, F. Aldunate, R. Arce, G. Ballard, S. Bauer, J. Belliure, A. C. Banyard, T. Boulinier, A. Bennison, C. Braun, C. Cary, P. Catry, , Soutullo

The paper investigates the delayed incursion of H5N1 avian influenza in Antarctica by analyzing surveillance data from before confirmed cases.

bioRxiv · Oct 24, 2023Microbiology

Transmission dynamics and pathogenesis differ between pheasants and partridges infected with clade 2.3.4.4b H5N8 and H5N1 high-pathogenicity avian influenza viruses

A. H. Seekings, Y. Liang, C. J. Warren, C. K. Hjulsager, S. S. Thomas, F. Z. Lean, A. Nunez, P. Skinner, D. Selden, M. Falchieri, H. Simmons, I. H. Brown, L. E. Larsen, A. C. Banyard, M. J. Slomka

This study compares the transmission and pathogenesis of H5N8 and H5N1 HPAIVs in pheasants and partridges, finding differences in susceptibility and viral spread between species.

bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2023Microbiology

Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) from the 2021/22 epizootic is highly duck adapted and poorly adapted to chickens

J. James, E. Billington, C. J. Warren, D. De Sliva, C. Di Genova, M. Airey, S. M. Meyer, T. Lewis, J. Peers-Dent, S. S. Thomas, A. Lofts, N. Furman, M. J. Slomka, I. H. Brown, A. C. Banyard

This study investigates the virulence and transmission of H5N1 HPAIV in ducks and chickens, finding it highly infectious in ducks but poorly adapted to chickens.

Journal of General Virology · May 11, 2023Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

High pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N1) in Northern Gannets: Global spread, clinical signs, and demographic consequences

J. V. Lane, J. W. Jeglinski, S. Avery-Gomm, E. Ballstaedt, A. C. Banyard, T. Barychka, I. Brown, B. Brugger, T. V. Burt, N. Careen, J. H. F. Castenschoid, S. Christensen-Dalsgaard, S. Clifford, S. M. Collins, E. Cunningham, , A. A. Malinowska

This study tracks the global spread of HPAI H5N1 in Northern Gannets, documenting high mortality rates and demographic impacts across multiple colonies.

bioRxiv · May 1, 2023Ecology

The role of airborne particles in the epidemiology of clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza virus in commercial poultry production units

J. James, C. J. Warren, D. De Silva, T. Lewis, K. Grace, S. M. Reid, M. Falchieri, I. H. Brown, A. C. Banyard

The paper investigates airborne transmission of clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 HPAIV in poultry units, finding that infectious virus can travel short distances but not between premises, suggesting biosecurity measures are more critical.

bioRxiv · Mar 16, 2023Microbiology

Pathology of naturally acquired high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 infection in seabirds

F. Z. Lean, M. Falchieri, N. Furman, G. Tyler, C. Robinson, P. Holmes, S. M. Reid, A. C. Banyard, I. H. Brown, C. Man, A. Nunez

This study examines the pathological effects of HPAIV H5N1 in seabirds, finding increased tissue tropism and reproductive tract involvement in 2022 compared to 2021.

bioRxiv · Feb 17, 2023 · PreprintPathology

Transatlantic spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 by wild birds from Europe to North America in 2021

V. Caliendo, N. S. Lewis, A. Pohlmann, J. Waldenstrom, M. van Toor, T. Lameris, H. van der Jeugd, A. S. Lang, G. Robertson, M. Beer, R. Fouchier, A. C. Banyard, I. H. Brown, Y. Berhana, S. Laurendeau, , K. Thorup

The paper reports the detection of H5N1 HPAI viruses in Canada linked to European strains, suggesting transatlantic spread by wild birds and raising concerns for further spread in the Americas.

bioRxiv · Jan 13, 2022Microbiology

Systemic infection with highly pathogenic H5N8 of avian origin produces encephalitis and mortality in wild mammals at a UK rehabilitation centre

T. Floyd, A. C. Banyard, F. Z. Lean, A. M. Byrne, E. Fullick, E. Whittard, B. C. Mollet, S. Bexton, V. Swinson, M. Macrelli, N. S. Lewis, S. M. Reid, A. Nunez, J. P. Duff, R. Hansen, I. H. Brown

The paper reports that systemic infection with H5N8 avian influenza virus caused encephalitis and mortality in wild mammals at a UK wildlife rehabilitation centre.

bioRxiv · May 26, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

The Urtica Dioica Agglutinin Prevents Rabies Virus Infection in a Muscle Explant Model

X. Wang, L. Terrie, G. Wu, E. V. Damme, A. Fooks, A. C. Banyard, L. Thorrez, D. Jochmans, J. Neyts

The paper evaluates lectins for anti-rabies virus activity, identifies Urtica dioica Agglutinin (UDA) as effective in preventing RABV infection in a muscle explant model.

bioRxiv · May 21, 2021Pathology

Establishment of pan-Influenza A (H1-H18) and pan-Influenza B (pre-split, Vic/Yam) Pseudotype Libraries for efficient vaccine antigen selection

J. M. Del Rosario, K. da Costa, B. Asbach, F. Ferrara, M. Ferrari, D. Wells, G. S. Mann, V. O. Ameh, C. T. Sabeta, A. C. Banyard, R. Kinsley, S. D. Scott, R. Wagner, J. L. Heeney, G. W. Carnell, N. J. Temperton

The paper develops HA pseudotype libraries for Influenza A and B to improve vaccine antigen selection and neutralization assay capabilities.

bioRxiv · May 20, 2021 · PreprintImmunology