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Research interests
Current research interests include the control of zoonotic pathogens, such as Campylobacter in poultry systems through the application of biosecurity and the through better understanding the interaction between the host and the pathogen.
Teaching
I deliver the Poultry Embryology and Incubation course as part of the University of Edinburgh's PG Poultry Science Course
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Bath
1981 → 1985
Award Date: 30 Jun 1985
Bachelor, University of Nottingham
1977 → 1980
Award Date: 30 Jun 1980
External positions
British Poultry Science Council
2015 → 2022
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EPIC IV: Scottish Government's Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreaks, 2022 - 2025 (EPIC IV)
Gunn, G., Barnes, A., Reeves, A., Lawton, S., Tongue, S., Stirling, J., Rodrigues da Costa, M., Eze, J., Toma, L., Helgesen, I., Barratt, A., Sparks, N., Hutchinson, I. & Denniston, J.
1/04/22 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: Centre Of Expertise For Animal Disease Epic Iv
Toma, L., Tongue, S., Eze, J., Sparks, N., Hutchinson, I., Stirling, J., Rodrigues da Costa, M., Lawton, S., Denniston, J., Berezowski, J. & Barnes, A.
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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MEASURE: Environmental and economic impacts of improved antibiotics stewardship in poultry systems
Toma, L., Sparks, N., Shrestha, S. & MacLeod, M.
1/08/19 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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REDD: South of Scotland Enterprise Grant Award for Business Innovation and Improvement
17/11/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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RESAS Centres of Expertise: EPIC
Gunn, G., Toma, L., Tongue, S., Auty, H., Gomes, C., Eze, J., Sparks, N., Hutchinson, I., Reeves, A., Stirling, J., Barratt, A. & Barnes, A.
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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Transcriptome analysis of differentially expressed circRNAs miRNAs and mRNAs during the challenge of coccidiosis
Chen, X., Wang, Z., Chen, Y., Akinci, I., Luo, W., Xu, Y., Jebessa, E., Blake, D., Sparks, N., Hanotte, O. & Nie, Q., 15 Nov 2022, (First published) In: Frontiers in Immunology. 13, 910860.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Management and biosecurity practices by small to medium egg producers in Scotland
Correia-Gomes, C., Henry, MK., Reeves, A. & Sparks, NHC., Aug 2021, In: British Poultry Science. 62, 4, p. 499-508 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the attitudes of backyard poultry keepers to health and biosecurity
Correia-Gomes, C. & Sparks, NHC., Jan 2020, In: Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 174, 9 p., 104812.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring management practices and attitudes towards biosecurity of small-scale poultry and pig keepers
Correia-Gomes, C., Auty, HK., Henry, MK., Sparks, NHC. & Gunn, GJ., Nov 2018, (First published) p. 112. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Reliably colonising broiler chickens with Campylobacter spp. using a litter-based method
Sandilands, V., Whyte, F., Williams, LK., Wilkinson, TS., Sparks, NHC. & Humphrey, TJ., 21 Sept 2018, (First published) In: British Poultry Science. 59, 6, p. 698 - 702 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)50 Downloads (Pure)
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ON-FARM CONTROL OF CAMPYLOBACTER
Nick Sparks (Speaker)
Feb 2016Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk
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British Poultry Science Council (External organisation)
Nick Sparks (Chair)
1 Jul 2014Activity: Membership types › Membership of council