Dr. Pikka Jokelainen is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, at Statens Serum Institut - a public health institute that also has veterinary infectious disease preparedness functions. Her research focus areas are One Health, endemic and emerging zoonoses, infectious disease preparedness, and science-to-policy interfaces. She has published over 110 scientific articles and several book chapters. She is the President of World Federation of Parasitologists and serves as Editor of Parasite Epidemiology and Control, Associate Editor of Epidemiology and Infection, and Academic Editor of PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.