Elaine Fuertes

Elaine Fuertes is a public health scientist specializing in environmental health and allergic diseases at Imperial College in the United Kingdom. Her research focuses on the impacts of climate change on allergy seasons, particularly the longer and more intense pollen seasons that affect millions of people worldwide. Fuertes emphasizes the need for better monitoring of airborne allergens and advocates for urban planning solutions that consider the health implications of plant species within cities, striving to improve public health in the face of a changing climate.