Dr Ana Da Silva Filipe is Head of Viral Genomics at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research. She specialises in pathogen genomics, genomic surveillance, and the application of sequencing technologies to infectious disease research and public health. Through the European DETECTIVE Doctoral Network, she will supervise a PhD project investigating wastewater-based viral surveillance in Scotland. By integrating genomics, environmental surveillance, and data-driven approaches, the project aims to improve early warning systems for emerging infectious disease threats and strengthen pandemic preparedness through innovative population-level monitoring strategies.