Coronavirus Media Centre

In these challenging times, expert opinion is more important than ever. Here at Brunel University London, many of our staff are now working tirelessly to help the national and international effort against coronavirus – not only assisting on the frontlines of medicine, but also business, economics, engineering, communications and computer modelling, amongst many others.

If you’d like to talk to Brunel’s experts for your coronavirus stories and features, please contact the Press Office, who will be happy to assist you.

Press releases and articles

17 Nov 2022 Covid choirs ban was flawed

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20 Oct 2022 Arts research inspires new approaches to emergency planning

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31 May 2022 Vaccine hesitancy hardens in richer countries

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13 Oct 2021 Bioviolence: How the powers that be make us do what they want

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07 Sep 2021 Hospital simulator to drive down infections

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15 Jun 2021 Brunel Chancellor to head vaccine taskforce

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02 Jun 2021 New nursing degree programme launches at Brunel

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02 Mar 2021 Virus Hunter COVID test trialled in hospital

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02 Mar 2021 'COVID-killing' remote working pods to revive town centres

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18 Feb 2021 Why do antibodies fade after a COVID-19 infection, and will the same thing happen with vaccines?

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27 Jan 2021 Sickle cell target could treat Covid

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22 Jan 2021 How COVID, lockdown and isolation has fuelled our interest in the lives of others

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Our experts

Dying with dignity

Professor Holly Nelson-Becker

The author of Spirituality, Religion and Aging, Holly is Professor of Social Work, Gerontology and Palliative Care. She co-created US national standard for spiritual care in palliative care, and directed the social work section on interprofessional palliative medicine training in Chicago.

Loneliness and isolation

Professor Christina Victor

The Vice Dean of Research for the College of Health and Life Sciences and editor of the journal Ageing and Society, Christina’s primary research focus is loneliness and isolation, the benefits of exercise and activity in later life, and the experiences of old age.

Economics of health during and post COVID19

Dr Nana Anokye

The Director of the Division of Health Sciences, Nana is a health economist who has previously worked alongside the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to formulate national public health guidelines

Supply chain resilience

Dr Manoj Dora

The Director of Collaborative Projects and Outreach at Brunel Business School, Manoj is the founder of the "Circular Food Forum" and has broad experience researching the operations of supply chains.

Building and verifying computer models

Dr Derek Groen

A lecturer in simulation and modelling, Derek specialises in the optimisation and performance of computer models. He is heavily involved in VECMA, a European project to develop software for verifying and validating computer simulations.

Sedentary behaviour and health

Dr Daniel Bailey

A Senior Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Daniel's main research focus is on the effects of prolonged sitting on human health and disease ,and the development and evaluation of interventions to reduce and break up sitting time to benefit health.

Consumer vulnerability

Dr Ana Canhoto

The Divisional Lead for Marketing at Brunel University London and associate editor of the Journal of Marketing Management, Ana’s research focuses on how firms' strategic decisions, including those regarding the use of technology, create consumer vulnerability and exclusion.

Sustainable businesses

Dr Monomita Nandy

The Director of Internationalisation at Brunel Business School, Monomita is an expert in corporate governance and interdisciplinary business analytics. Her research has previously covered innovation in the public sector and the sustainability of businesses.