Dr. Jeffrey Almond is a visiting professor of microbiology at the Sir William Dunn School, University of Oxford, and a scientific advisory consultant. He was previously the global head of research at Sanofi Pasteur, and a professor at the University of Reading. He has published extensively in the field of virology and vaccination and has served in numerous advisory roles addressing significant global viral and bacterial microbiological threats. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. Dr. Almond received his doctorate in virology from University of Cambridge, and a bachelor of science degree in microbiology and biochemistry from the University of Leeds.