Who we are

POMS is led by colleagues from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), with support from the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN), and draws on wider research relationships across the UK, Africa, Asia and beyond.

Pilot programme 2025-2026

18 mentors | 34 mentees | 52 participants | 17 countries

The first cohort launched in 2025, pairing 18 mentors with strong research track records and experience of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration with 34 mentees. These include 11 IVVN Career Development Fellows and 23 additional early career researchers recruited directly by POMS.

The network has strong participation from research institutions and communities across Africa and Asia, alongside members based in the UK, Europe, Australia, Brazil and the United States. This reflects POMS’s commitment to widening access to mentoring, professional networks and leadership development for researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Members contribute their own expertise, research experience and understanding of regional priorities, supporting reciprocal learning across institutions and borders.

POMS has a particular focus on veterinary and zoonotic infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Members’ work spans basic, clinical, translational and policy research, drawing on expertise across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. They work in universities, research institutes, public-sector organisations, international research centres, non-governmental organisations and industry. This breadth supports collaboration across disciplines and sectors to address complex One Health challenges.

Joining POMS

POMS is currently being delivered as a pilot programme and is not recruiting new members. Any future opportunities to join the network will be advertised on this website. However, if you are interested in learning more about POMS or exploring opportunities to collaborate with the network, please get in touch.