Jordi Figuerola holds a degree in Biology from the University of Barcelona and a PhD in Biological Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He is Research Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and works at Estación Biológica de Doñana. His main research focuses on understanding the environmental and evolutionary factors that affect the emergence and transmission of zoonoses, with particular attention to emerging mosquito-borne zoonoses. His studies on the ecology of West Nile virus transmission has been very influential in the development of current West Nile virus surveillance and monitoring programas in the country. He currently directs the ARBOPREVENT project, funded by the “la Caixa” Foundation, which aims to improve our understanding of the transmission ecology of West Nile virus and develop new strategies to enhance the surveillance and control of this and other mosquito-borne viruses. Currently is member of the Animal Health and Welfare panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
