Falko Steinbach

Professor Falko Steinbach is a prominent veterinary scientist affiliated with the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the University of Surrey. He has been instrumental in developing a groundbreaking vaccine aimed at combating the elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a deadly virus affecting young elephants. His recent research, which showed promising results in adult elephants at Chester Zoo, represents a significant advancement in efforts to protect Asian elephants from this devastating disease. Steinbach's work not only addresses the health of elephants in captivity but also has implications for conservation efforts in wild populations.