Independent food virologist with over 30 years’ experience
Specialist expertise in foodborne viruses, their detection, transmission and control, translating complex virology into practical food safety advice and training.
Science translated into practical food safety
Food virology
Specialist knowledge of norovirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis E and the routes by which viruses enter and persist in the food chain.
Testing & standards
Expert advice on testing strategy, ISO 15216, method performance and interpretation of laboratory and PCR results.
Training & consultancy
Clear, evidence-based support for food businesses, technical teams, auditors, regulators and food professionals.
A career focused on foodborne viruses
Martin D’Agostino is an independent food virology specialist and Director of ViroSafety Ltd, providing consultancy, technical review and specialist training focused on the detection, transmission and control of foodborne viruses.
His work spans food virology research, method development, laboratory standards, technical consultancy and professional training.
View publications →Doctoral research focused on food virology.
Fellow of the Royal Society of BiologyFRSB
Fellow of the Institute of Food Science & TechnologyFIFST
Member of the Institute of Science & TechnologyMIScT
International standardsContributor to international work on foodborne virus detection and molecular methods.
Selected publications
A selection of books and research papers co-authored by Martin D’Agostino.