Clare Benton is a wildlife epidemiologist at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), where she leads the Wildlife Health Field Services team. Her work focuses on how badger social structure, genetics, and inbreeding influence tuberculosis transmission, using approaches such as whole‑genome sequencing to understand host–pathogen interactions. Through the NERC‑funded project, she is keen to build on her previous research, collaborate with partners, and help translate scientific findings into practical, on‑the‑ground insights.
