Derek Brown

Derek Brown has had a diverse work experience in the scientific and academic fields. Derek started their career as a Clinical Scientist at the Health Protection Agency in 1986, where they worked until 1990. Derek then moved to the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen, Denmark, where they held the position of Associate Research Professor until 1999. In 1999, Derek joined the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Principal Clinical Scientist. Derek worked there until 2007, when they joined the University of Glasgow as an Honorary Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health. In 2013, they were promoted to Honorary Senior Lecturer at the university. Derek's expertise lies in the areas of public health and veterinary research.

Derek Brown attended Paisley Grammar from 1967 to 1980. Later, they studied Microbiology at the University of Glasgow from 1980 to 1984. Lastly, they pursued Immunology at Den Kongelige Veterinær- og Landbohøjskole in Copenhagen, Denmark from 1992 to 1993.