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Emma J. A. Cunningham

University of Edinburgh

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:zebrafish· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Assay:DNA methylation· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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Hannah M. RavenswateriD· 2 shared Adrian PhilbeyiD· 1 shared Ashley C. BanyardiD· 1 shared Ben BlacklockiD· 1 shared Chiara D’AvinoiD· 1 shared Chloe Fontane· 1 shared Claudia Tapia‐HarrisiD· 1 shared David Kayes· 1 shared

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2025-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Increased stress in early life epigenetically rewires pathways related to aging and longevity

Nelly N. Olova, Tianchi Zhou, Winnie Boner, Robert Gillespie, Edward R. Ivimey‐Cook, Riccardo Emilio Marioni, Emma J. A. Cunningham, Tamir Chandra, Tom J. Little, Pat Monaghan, Davide M. Dominoni

This study shows that early-life stress accelerates epigenetic aging in zebra finches by altering DNA methylation and metabolic pathways linked to aging.

bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology

Ocular findings in Northern Gannets following an outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N1)

Chloe Fontane, Ben Blacklock, David Kayes, Josie Parker, Emma J. A. Cunningham, Hannah M. Ravenswater, Jana W. E. Jeglinski, Elizabeth K. Mackley, Kirsty A. Franklin, Claudia Tapia‐Harris, Adrian Philbey, Liam A Wilson, Mariana Santos, Jude V. Lane

The paper examines iris pigmentation changes in Northern Gannets following H5N1 avian influenza, finding associations with seropositivity and uveitis signs.

bioRxiv · Apr 18, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology

Asymptomatic infection and antibody prevalence to co-occurring avian influenza viruses vary substantially between sympatric seabird species following H5N1 outbreaks

Fiona Greco, Hannah M. Ravenswater, Francisco Ruiz‐Raya, Chiara D’Avino, Mark A. Newell, Josie Hewitt, Erin Taylor, Ella Benninghaus, Francis Daunt, Gidona Goodman, David Steel, Jenny Rose Park, Emma Philip, Saumya S. Thomas, Marek J. Slomka, , Emma J. A. Cunningham

The paper tests for antibodies and active infection in seabirds following H5N1 outbreaks, finding varied antibody prevalence and low asymptomatic infection rates.

Scientific Reports · Jan 9, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology