Deanna Dalley
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Dr. Deanna Dalley is a leading researcher in wildlife disease diagnostics, with a primary focus on tuberculosis (TB) in European badgers (*Meles meles*). Her most significant contribution is the development of a cutting-edge real-time PCR assay to measure gamma interferon (IFN-γ) mRNA in badger blood cultures. This non-invasive diagnostic test, detailed in her highly cited 2007 paper (23 citations), allows for the sensitive detection of *Mycobacterium bovis* infection by comparing immune responses to bovine and avian tuberculins. By moving beyond traditional antibody-based tests, Dr. Dalley’s work provides a more accurate, molecular-level tool for monitoring TB prevalence in wild badger populations—a critical step in managing the transmission of bovine TB to cattle. Her research bridges veterinary immunology and conservation biology, offering a practical, field-ready solution for disease surveillance. Dr. Dalley’s innovative approach has made her a key figure in wildlife epidemiology, enabling more effective control strategies for one of the most persistent zoonotic threats in agricultural systems.
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