Peter Ben Embarek

Peter Karim Ben Embarek is a Danish scientist and Programme Manager at World Health Organization specialising in food safety and zoonoses.

Early life and education

Ben Embarek graduated with a PhD from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen.

Career

Ben Embarek is considered an expert on zoonotic diseases.[1] On 2 December 2020, Ben Embarek was appointed Mission Head of the 13 member team of the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of COVID-19.[2]

References
  1. Al Jazeera, 2 February 2021, "WHO-led COVID experts visit Wuhan animal facility," https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/2/who-led-covid-experts-visit-wuhan-animal-facility
  2. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/exclusive--who-led-team-expected-in-china-in-january-to-probe-covid-19-origins---experts/46228814


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