Dr. Herman Barkema
Positions
Professor in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fulltime
United Nations University Chair in Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate
University of Calgary
Affiliations
Professor in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences
Full Member
The Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy Vet Medicine & Vet Science, Utrecht University, 1998
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 1988
Biography
Dr. Herman Barkema completed his DVM degree at Utrecht University, The Netherlands, in 1988. He spent two and a half years as manager of a large dairy and beef herd in Costa Rica, then taught bovine herd health at Utrecht University and worked as an epidemiologist for the Dutch Animal Health Service while completing his PhD. In 2001, Dr. Barkema moved to the University of PEI. He subsequently moved to the University of Calgary, where he founded UCVM’s Department of Production Animal Health. He currently is Professor in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at UCVM and NSERC Industrial Research in Infectious Diseases of Dairy Cattle, with a joint appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences of the Cumming School of Medicine. He is also Foreign Expert at the China Agricultural University in Beijing. Dr. Barkema’s research program focuses on prevention and control of diseases in cattle herds, including antimicrobial resistance. He has published >425 scientific manuscripts and has lectured all over the world. He leads the Antimicrobial Resistance – One Health Consortium, and CAN-AMR-Net. Dr. Barkema is a fellow and Board Member of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Research / Scholarly Activities
The over-all goal of my research program is to ensure a safe and economical food supply with reduced risks of transmission of zoonotic diseases to farm families and the general public. I have two main research interests; the first is to prevent and control infectious diseases on dairy farms, primarily mastitis and Johne’s disease, including both animal and public health perspectives. New prevention and control programs in Canada, The Netherlands, and other countries have been introduced or changed based on results of my research. My second main research interest involves interactions among hosts, microbes and the environment in antimicrobial resistance.
My research projects are conducted by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, often with assistance of summer students. Because I value a multidisciplinary education of these graduate students, all of my graduate students are co-supervised by a faculty member with a complimentary expertise, most often a basic scientist. Knowledge transfer and exchange is a logical and important extension of my research program.
Research
Areas of Research
Scientific Director, AMR – One Health Consortium
Lead, CAN-AMR-Net
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Awards
- Roger Morris ISVEE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. This award recognizes the impact and significance of lifetime contributions to the field of veterinary epidemiology, International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. 2024
- Plowright Prize. The biennial Plowright Prize recognizes an individual residing in Europe or the Common Wealth whose work has had a significant impact on the control, management and eradication of infectious diseases of animals, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. 2022
- University of Calgary Killam Annual Professorship. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to research, University of Calgary. 2019
- O’Brien Institute of Public Health Research Excellence Award. This award is presented to an individual who has at a senior career stage equivalent to 15 years post-awarding of their final degree, made outstanding contributions to research, O'Brien Institute of Public Health. 2019
- Elanco Award for Excellence in Dairy Science. Presented annually by the American Dairy Science Association to recognize outstanding research in dairy production or manufacturing contributing to improvement or care of dairy cattle, American Dairy Science Assocation. 2018
- Journal of Dairy Science Most Cited Award. This award is presented annually to recognize contributors to Journal of Dairy Science whose work is significantly impacting research and the dairy industry, Elsevier and Journal of Dairy Science . 2018
- UCVM’s Award for Research Excellence. This award is presented annually to recognize a UCVM faculty member who has actively promoted excellence in research, Unversity of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. 2018
- UCVM’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Supervision. This award is presented annually to recognize a UCVM faculty member who has actively promoted excellence in graduate education and research through excellence in supervision, University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. 2017
- Guest professor Ghent University, Belgium (renewal). This is an honorary position with a 5% time commitment, Dept. of Obstetrics, Fertility and Herd Health, Ghent University, Belgium. 2016
- Highly Cited Researcher. This is the list of most highly cited authors worldwide by Web of Science Group, Thomson Reuters ISI. 2016
- Highly Cited Researcher. This is the list of most highly cited authors worldwide by Web of Science Group, Thomson Reuters ISI. 2015
- Journal of Dairy Science Most Cited Award. This award is presented annually to recognize contributors to Journal of Dairy Science whose work is significantly impacting research and the dairy industry, Elsevier and Journal of Dairy Science . 2015
- Peak Scholar in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Knowledge Engagement. This University of Calgary award is presented to scholars who have achieved excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Knowledge Engagement, University of Calgary. 2015
- Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. 2014
- Journal of Dairy Science Most Cited Award. This award is presented annually to recognize contributors to Journal of Dairy Science whose work is significantly impacting research and the dairy industry, Elsevier and Journal of Dairy Science . 2014
- University of Calgary Teaching Award for Curriculum Development, University of Calgary. 2014
- West Agro, Inc. Award. This award is presented annually by the American Dairy Science Association to recognize outstanding research of milk quality as affected by control of mastitis, management of milking, and practices in production of milk, American Dairy Science Association . 2013
- Journal of Dairy Science Most Cited Award. This award is presented annually to recognize contributors to Journal of Dairy Science whose work is significantly impacting research and the dairy industry, Elsevier and Journal of Dairy Science . 2011
- Intervet/Schering-Plough Award. Presented annually to a veterinarian whose work in large animal practice, clinical research or basic sciences has contributed significantly to the advancement of large animal medicine, surgery and theriogenology, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. 2010
- Guest professor Ghent University, Belgium. This is an honorary position with a 5% time commitment, Dept. of Obstetrics, Fertility and Herd Health, Ghent University, Belgium. 2008
- Merit Award for Scholarly Achievement. This is the annual research award of the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association, University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association. 2006
- Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence. This is the annual research award of the Atlantic Veterinary College, Atlantic Veterinary College. 2005
- Best journal manuscript for 2002, Dutch Veterinary Journal. 2002
- Best journal manuscript for 1994, Dutch Veterinary Journal. 1994
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