Research programme

Science

Where does Campylobacter exposure come from, which transmission routes matter most, and where can prevention have the greatest impact?

Our approach

From sampling to prevention

CCC connects One Health field studies with genomics, epidemiology and modelling to turn surveillance into practical decisions.

1

Sample

Study people, animals, water and environments together.

2

Sequence

Characterise isolates, metagenomes, pathogen diversity and AMR.

3

Attribute

Use genomic and machine-learning approaches to identify likely sources.

4

Model

Combine evidence and local knowledge to compare pathways and interventions.

5

Prevent

Prioritise feasible upstream interventions, including water, livestock and vaccine-informed strategies.

Field setting in The GambiaLaboratory practical sessionEnvironmental water exposure route

What this delivers

Evidence for action

Transmission routes

Which human, animal and environmental pathways contribute most to exposure and disease?

Priority populations

Which reservoirs, pathogen lineages and resistance patterns matter most in each setting?

Intervention choices

Which locally realistic changes are most likely to reduce transmission?

Methods & resources

Open and reusable

Study protocols, laboratory methods and analysis resources are shared so approaches can be reproduced and adapted across CCC partner sites.