Ingrid Hansson

Became doctor in veterinary medicine in 1991 and initially worked in clinical practice with both small and large animals. In 1998, transitioned to a position as a laboratory veterinarian in bacteriology at the Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA), where research on Campylobacter began—resulting in a PhD thesis, defended in 2007.

From 2001 to 2016, was responsible for laboratory analyses within the Swedish surveillance program for Campylobacter and played a key role in SVA's designation as the EU Reference Laboratory for Campylobacter in 2006.

Appointed senior lecturer in veterinary bacteriology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in 2016, continuing research on various bacteriological topics relevant to veterinary medicine. Promoted to associate professor in 2020 and full professor of veterinary bacteriology in 2024.