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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Molecular & Cell Biology, University of Cape Town
Award Date: Dec 8 2001
BS, Microbiology, University of Cape Town
Award Date: Dec 3 1994
BS, Microbiology, University of Cape Town
Award Date: Dec 4 1993
External Positions
Professor, University of Reading
Sep 2017 → Sep 2022
Research Fellow, The Marine Biological Association
Feb 2004 → Jan 2018
Postdoc, The Marine Biological Association
Feb 2001 → Jan 2004
Research Interest Keywords
- Virology
- Molecular Biology
- Genomics
- Sequencing
- Pathogenesis
- Pollinators
- Honey bees
- Swine
- NCLDV
- EhV
- DWV
- ASFV
- BLV
- IAV
- Algae
- Seaweed
- biodiversity
- Ecology
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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DSM animal chemical mitigation trial in Veterinary Isolation Facility
Schroeder, D. C. (PI), Torremorell, M. (Co-Principal Investigator), Mena Vasquez, J. E. (Other Role) & Palowski, A. M. (Other Role)
11/1/25 → 10/31/26
Project: Research project
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Validation of molecular assays to detect and determine the viability of the ASFV in animal feed/food
Schroeder, D. C. (PI)
DHHS FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
10/15/25 → 12/15/26
Project: Research project
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Using viability RT-PCR to better understand trailer contamination at the trailer-harvest plant interphase
Corzo, C. A. (PI) & Schroeder, D. C. (CoI)
AMERICAN ASSOC OF SWINE VETERINARIANS
4/1/25 → 4/1/26
Project: Research project
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HPAI in Cattle Research
Wells, S. J. (PI), Schroeder, D. C. (CoI) & Yoder, C. (CoI)
USDA APHIS ANIMAL & PLANT HLTH INSPC SVC
2/21/25 → 2/20/26
Project: Research project
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Using the RISNA assay to demonstrate the antiviral properties of Finio and Termin-8 in feed.
Schroeder, D. C. (PI) & Palowski, A. M. (Other Role)
2/17/25 → 2/28/27
Project: Research project
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Characterization of Glycoprotein 5-Specific Response in Pigs Vaccinated with Modified Live Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Vaccine Derived from Two Different Lineages
Huang, J., Krishna, V. D., Paploski, I. A. D., VanderWaal, K., Schroeder, D. C. & Cheeran, M. C. J., Mar 2025, In: Vaccines. 13, 3, 247.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Distinct virome compositions and lack of viral diversification indicate that viral spillover is a dead-end between the western honey bee and the common eastern bumblebee
McKeown, D. A., Evans, E., Helgen, J., Warner, J., Zimmern, R., Masterman, R., Berrington, A., Nemecek, M., Costello, C., Bernstein, E., Hesketh-Best, P. J., Mendel, B., Spivak, M. & Schroeder, D. C., Dec 2025, In: Communications biology. 8, 1, 926.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Erratum: Author Correction: Distinct virome compositions and lack of viral diversification indicate that viral spillover is a dead-end between the western honey bee and the common eastern bumblebee (Communications biology (2025) 8 1 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-08351-x.)
McKeown, D. A., Evans, E., Helgen, J., Warner, J., Zimmern, R., Masterman, R., Berrington, A., Nemecek, M., Costello, C., Bernstein, E., Hesketh-Best, P. J., Mendel, B., Spivak, M. & Schroeder, D. C., Jun 28 2025, In: Communications biology. 8, 1, p. 959 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Evaluating the Antiviral Activity of Termin-8 and Finio Against a Surrogate ASFV-like Algal Virus
Palowski, A., Domingues, F., Lopez, O., Holcombe, N., Shurson, G. & Schroeder, D. C., Jul 2025, In: Pathogens. 14, 7, 672.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating the inactivation of a surrogate ASFV-like algal virus in a pilot solvent extraction soybean processing facility
Palowski, A., Balestreri, C., Urriola, P. E., van de Ligt, J. L. G., Ozer, R., Shurson, G. C. & Schroeder, D. C., 2025, In: Frontiers in Animal Science. 6, 1521492.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
Datasets
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Unexpected thermal stability of two enveloped megaviruses, Emiliania huxleyi virus and African swine fever virus, as measured by viability PCR
Balestreri, C., Schroeder, D. C., Sampedro, F., Marqués, G., Palowski, A., Urriola, P. E., van de Ligt, J. L. G., Yancy, H. F. & Shurson, G. C., figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7007151, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Unexpected_thermal_stability_of_two_enveloped_megaviruses_Emiliania_huxleyi_virus_and_African_swine_fever_virus_as_measured_by_viability_PCR/7007151
Dataset
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Structure and replication cycle of a virus infecting climate-modulating alga Emiliania huxleyi
Homola, M., Büttner, C., Füzik, T., Krepelka, P., Holbová, R., Chaillet, M., Nováček, J., Förster, F., Wilson, W., Schroeder, D., Plevka, P. & University, C. E. I. O. T. –. M., Dryad, Feb 7 2024
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.p5hqbzkw0, https://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.p5hqbzkw0
Dataset
Press/Media
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Studying Viruses of Bees, Wasps and Hornets: Dr. Declan Schroeder from the University of MN
7/29/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Honeybees dying from "deformed wing virus," research finds
Schroeder, D. C. & Kevill, J.
3/16/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Common Bee Virus Causes Bees to Forage Prematurely
3/2/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview