Balbir Singh

Professor,  Professor, Centre for One Health, GADVASU, Ludhiana 

Location: India

Consulting Services

Areas Of Interest

Epidemiology Public Health

Professional Narrative

Employment

Professor, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2020
Adjunct Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada 2014
Honorary Lecturer, The University of Sydney, Australia 2019

Education

PhD, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2011
MSc (VEPH), RVC, University of London 2018

Referees

Navneet Dhand, The University of Sydney, Australia.

“Associate Professor”

Baljit Gill, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

“Vice-President Research”

Publications

  1. Singh, B.B., Devleesschauwer, B., Khatkar, M.S., Lowerison, M., Singh, B., Dhand, N.K., Barkema H.W. 2022. Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to the direct health impact of COVID-19 in India, 2020. Scientific Reports, 12, 2454. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06505-z
  2. Tiwari HK, Proch V, Singh BB, Schemann K, Ward MP, Singh J, Gill JPS, Dhand NK. 2022. Brucellosis in India: Comparing exposure amongst veterinarians, para-veterinarians and animal handlers. One Health, 14, 100367.
  3. Thakur R, Sharma R, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS, Singh BB. 2022. Seroprevalence and risk factor investigation for the exposure of Toxoplasma gondii among veterinary personnel in Punjab, India. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 80, 101739.
  4. Singh, BB, Ward, MP, Dhand, NK. 2021. Inherent virus characteristics and host range drive the zoonotic and emerging potential of viruses. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2021; doi: 10.1111/tbed.14361
  5. FAO. 2021. Risk profile - Group B Streptococcus (GBS) – Streptococcus agalactiae sequence type (ST) 283 in freshwater fish. Bangkok. https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5067en (Contributor).
  6. Singh BB, Ward MP, Lowerison M, Lewinson RT, Vallerand IA, Deardon R, Gill JPS, Singh B, Barkema HW. 2021. Meta-analysis and adjusted estimation of COVID-19 case fatality risk in India and its association with the underlying comorbidities. One Health. doi:10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100283
  7. Singh, BB, Ward, MP, Dhand, NK. 2021. Geodemography, environment and societal characteristics drive the global diversity of emerging, zoonotic and human pathogens. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2021; 00: 1– 13. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14072
  8. Dhand NK, Singh J, Josan HS, Singh BB, Jaswal N, Tiwari HK, Kostoulas P, Khatkar MS, Aulakh RS, Kaur M, Gill JPS. 2021. The feasibility and acceptability of various bovine brucellosis control strategies in India, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 89, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105291.
  9. Megha GK, Singh BB, Sharma R, Aulakh RS, Brookes VJ. 2021. Quantitative risk assessment of human Taenia solium exposure from consuming pork produced in Punjab, India. Zoonoses and Public Health, DOI: 10.1111/zph.12886
  10. Thakur R, Sharma R, Aulakh RS, Singh BB. 2021. Toxoplasma gondii in Chickens (Gallus domesticus) from North India. Acta Parasitologica, 66(1):185-192. doi: 10.1007/s11686-020-00266-3.
  11. Singh BB, Lowerison M, Lewinson RT, Vallerand IA, Deardon R, Gill JPS, Singh B and Barkema HW. 2020. Public health interventions slowed but did not halt the spread of COVID‐19 in India. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, doi:10.1111/tbed.13868
  12. Singh J, Singh BB, Tiwari HK, Josan HS, Jaswal N, Kaur M, Kostoulas P, Khatkar MS, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS, Dhand NK. 2020. Using dairy value chains to identify production constraints and biosecurity risks. Animals. 10(12):2332. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10122332.
  13. Thakur R, Sharma R, Aulakh RS, Singh BB. 2020. Toxoplasma gondii in Chickens (Gallus domesticus) from North India. Acta Parasitologica, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11686-020-00266-3
  14. Megha GK, Aulakh RS, Singh BB. 2020. Effect of oxfendazole to control Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs in Punjab state of India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01228-2
  15. Singh H, Aulakh RS, Sharma R, Singh BB. 2020. Prevalence and molecular characterisation of Echinococcus granulosus in disposed of bovine carcasses in Punjab, India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01223-7
  16. Gill GS, Singh BB, Dhand NK, Aulakh RS, Sandhu BS, Ward MP, Brookes VJ. 2019. Estimation of the incidence of animal rabies in Punjab, India. PLoS ONE, 14(9): e0222198. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222198
  17. Brookes VJ, Gill GS, Singh BB, Sandhu BS, Dhand NK, Aulakh RS, Ward MP. 2019. Challenges to human rabies elimination highlighted following a rabies outbreak in bovines and a human in Punjab, India. Zoonoses and Public Health, 66(3):325-336. doi: 10.1111/zph.12568
  18. Keshavamurthy R, Singh BB, Kalambhe DG, Aulakh RS, Dhand NK. 2019. Identification of risk factors associated with Coxiella burnetii infection in cattle and buffaloes in India. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105081
  19. Keshavamurthy R, Singh BB, Kalambhe DG, Aulakh RS, Dhand NK. 2019. Prevalence of Coxiella burnetii in cattle and buffalo populations in Punjab, India. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 166: 16-20.
  20. Brookes VJ, Gill GS, Singh CK, Sandhu BS, Dhand NK, Singh BB, Gill JPS, Ward MP. 2018. Exploring animal rabies endemicity to inform control programmes in Punjab, India. Zoonoses and Public Health, 65(1): e54-e65.
  21. Singh BB, Kaur R, Gill GS, Gill JPS, Soni RK, Aulakh RS. 2019. Knowledge, attitude and practices relating to zoonotic diseases among livestock farmers in Punjab, India. Acta Tropica, 189: 15-21.
  22. Thakur R, Sharma R, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS, Singh BB. 2019. Prevalence, molecular detection and risk factors investigation for the occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii in slaughter pigs in North India. BMC Veterinary Research, 15: 431. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2178-0
  23. Singh SP, Singh BB, Kalambhe DG, Pathak D, Aulakh RS, Dhand NK. 2018. Prevalence and distribution of Taenia solium cysticercosis in naturally infected pigs in Punjab, India. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 12(11): e0006960. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006960
  24. Proch V, Singh BB, Schemann K, Gill JPS, Ward MP, Dhand NK. 2018. Risk factors for occupational Brucella infection in veterinary personnel in India. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 65(3): 791-8.
  25. Singh BB, Khatkar MS, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS, Dhand NK. 2018. Estimation of the health and economic burden of human brucellosis in India. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 154: 148-55.
  26. Singh BB, Kostoulas P, Gill JPS, Dhand NK. 2018. Cost-benefit analysis of intervention policies for prevention and control of brucellosis in India. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 12(5). e0006488. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006488
  27. Thakur R, Singh BB, Jindal P, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS. 2018. The clean India mission: Public and animal health benefits. Acta Tropica, 186: 5-15.
  28. Sharma R, Singh BB, Gill JPS, Jenkins E, Singh B. 2017. Canine parasitic zoonoses in India: Status and issues. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 36(3): 817-30.
  29. Kalambhe D, Gill JPS, Singh BB. 2017. Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in the slaughter sheep and goats from North India. Veterinary Parasitology, 241: 35-8.
  30. Chaudhari V, Sharma AK, Singh BB, Randhawa CS, Uppal SK. 2017. Stridor and emphysema due to cystic echinococcosis in cattle and buffalo intermediate hosts in Punjab, India. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 10: 51-3.
  31. Konwar P, Singh BB, Gill JPS. 2017. Epidemiological studies on trichinellosis in pigs (Sus scofa) in India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 41(2): 487-90.
  32. Kaur M, Singh BB, Sharma R, Gill JPS. 2017. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in pigs in Punjab, India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 41(2): 483-6.
  33. Singh BB, Khatkar MS, Gill JPS, Dhand NK. 2017. Estimation of the health and economic burden of neurocysticercosis in India. Acta Tropica, 165: 161-9.
  34. Singh BB, Khatkar MS, Gill JPS, Dhand NK. 2016. Data and the associated R code used to estimate health and economic burden of neurocysticercosis in India. Data in Brief, 7: 571-81.
  35. Joute JR, Gill JPS, Singh BB. 2016. Prevalence and molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium parvum in dairy calves in Punjab (India). Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 40(3): 745-9.
  36. Daptardar M, Singh BB, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS. 2016. Prevalence and first molecular identification of Sarcocystis species in cattle and water buffaloes in India. Acta Parasitologica, 61(3): 523-8.
  37. Kaur M, Singh BB, Sharma R, Gill JPS. 2016. Pervasive environmental contamination with human feces results in high prevalence of zoonotic Sarcocystis infection in Pigs in the Punjab, India. Journal of Parasitology, 102(2): 229-32.
  38. Chawhan P, Singh BB, Sharma R, Gill JPS. 2016. Morphological characterization of Cysticercus cellulosae in naturally infected pigs in Punjab (India). Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 40(2): 237-9.
  39. Singh BB, Sharma R, Sharma JK, Mahajan V, Gill JPS. 2016. Histopathological changes associated with E. granulosus echinococcosis in food producing animals in Punjab (India). Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 40(3): 997-1000.
  40. Singh BB, Dhand NK, Gill JPS. 2015. Economic losses occurring due to brucellosis in Indian livestock populations. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 119(3-4): 211-5.
  41. Chawhan P, Singh BB, Sharma R, Gill JPS. 2015. Prevalence and molecular epidemiology of porcine cysticercosis in naturally infected pigs (Sus scrofa) in Punjab, India. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 34(3): 953-60.
  42. Sharma R, Singh BB, Gill JPS. 2015. Larva migrans in India: veterinary and public health perspectives. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 39(4): 604-12.
  43. Singh BB, Sharma R, Gill JPS. 2015. Toxocara canis, Trichinella spiralis and Taenia solium helminthozoonoses: seroprevalence among selected populations in north India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 39(3): 487-90.
  44. Ghatak S, Singh BB. 2015. Veterinary public health in India: Current status and future needs. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 34(3): 713-27.
  45. Singh BB, Sharma JK, Tuli A, Sharma R, Bal MS, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS. 2014. Prevalence and morphological characterisation of Echinococcus granulosus from north India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 38(1): 36-40.
  46. Singh BB, Sharma R, Sharma JK, Singh Gill JP. 2014. Molecular detection of E. granulosus sheep strain (G1) infections in naturally infected dogs in Punjab (India). Helminthologia (Poland), 51(4): 269-72.
  47. Singh BB, Gajadhar AA. 2014. Role of India's wildlife in the emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic pathogens, risk factors and public health implications. Acta Tropica, 138: 67-77.
  48. Singh BB, Dhand NK, Ghatak S, Gill JPS. 2014. Economic losses due to cystic echinococcosis in India: Need for urgent action to control the disease. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 113(1): 1-12.
  49. Sharma M, Fomda BA, Mazta S, Sehgal R, Singh BB, Malla N. 2013. Genetic diversity and population genetic structure analysis of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto complex based on mitochondrial DNA signature. PLOS One, 8(12): e82904. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082904
  50. Singh BB, Singh G, Sharma R, Sharma JK, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS. 2013. Human hydatidosis: An under discussed occupational zoonosis in India. Helminthologia (Poland), 50(2): 87-90.
  51. Singh BB, Ghatak S, Banga HS, Gill JPS, Singh B. 2013. Veterinary urban hygiene: A challenge for India. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 32(3): 645-56.
  52. Singh BB, Sharma JK, Ghatak S, Sharma R, Bal MS, Tuli A, Gill JPS. 2012. Molecular epidemiology of echinococcosis from food producing animals in north India. Veterinary Parasitology, 186(3-4): 503-6.
  53. Singh BB, Sharma R, Gill JPS, Aulakh RS, Banga HS. 2011. Climate change, zoonoses and India. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 30(3): 779-88.
  54. Singh BB, Sharma R, Sharma JK, Juyal PD. 2010. Parasitic zoonoses in India: An overview. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 29(3): 629-37.
  55. Kumar H, Singh BB, Bal MS, Kaur K, Singh R, Sidhu PK, Sandhu KS. 2007. Pathological and epidemiological investigations into listerial encephalitis in sheep. Small Ruminant Research, 71(1-3): 293-7.
  56. Singh BB, Sharma R, Kumar H, Banga HS, Aulakh RS, Gill JPS, Sharma JK. 2006. Prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum infection in Punjab (India) and its association with diarrhea in neonatal dairy calves. Veterinary Parasitology, 140(1-2): 162-5.
  57. Dhand NK, Gumber S, Singh BB, Aradhana, Bal MS, Kumar H, Sharma DR, Singh J, Sandhu KS. 2005. A study on the epidemiology of brucellosis in Punjab (India) using Survey Toolbox. OIE Revue Scientifique et Technique, 24(3): 879-85.

Grants,Awards and Certifications

Grants :

Grants

  1. ICAR Network Project on Zoonoses (Principal Investigator), funded by Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Government of India (2015-2021)
  2. Development of strategies for biosecurity measures to curtail important zoonotic diseases in Punjab, India (Co- Principal Investigator), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Government of India, 2019-present
  3. Molecular epidemiology of trichinellosis and toxoplasmosis in India: addressing neglected zoonotic diseases in a one health context (Principal Investigator), funded by Indian Council for Medical Research, Government of India (2017-2020)
  4. Twin the Veterinary Programs at GADVASU and University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary medicine: Forging competency-based curriculum for better veterinary services in India (2020-2023); Co-investigator. Funded by World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
  5. Assessment of current practices, related risks and policy development for carcass disposal ecosystem in Punjab, India, (Co- Principal Investigator), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Government of India, 2016-2019
  6. Community awareness project for prevention and control of zoonoses (Principal Investigator), funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2014 – 2017)
  7. Toward Climate Resilient Livestock Production System in Punjab (Co- Principal Investigator for component Monitoring of data and disease forecasting activity of the project), 2016-2020; funded by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Government of India
  8. Molecular epidemiology & diagnostics of pig transmitted (Zoonoses) human parasitic diseases (Principal Investigator), funded by University Grants Commission, Government of India (2012-2015)
  9. Capacity building in disease prioritization and risk analysis (Co- Principal Investigator), Australia-India Council (2016-2018)
  10. One health reinvented: Can we predict brucellosis prevalence in bovines from that in humans? (Co- Principal Investigator), The University of Sydney, Australia (2014-2017)
  11. Molecular epidemiological characterization and diagnostics of human brucellosis, a major zoonotic disease (Co- Principal Investigator), 2012-2016; University Grants Commission, Government of India 
  12. Novel tools for test evaluation and disease prevalence estimation, 2019-present, COST, European Co-operation in Science and Technology (International participant)
  13. Production of safe and wholesome food through food safety and quality control measures in Punjab (Co-Principal Investigator); 2012-2017; Punjab Govt.
  14. Seroprevalence and to validate a new ELISA for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in naturally infected multiple animal species including sheep, goat and pigs (PI), 2014 – 2017, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Government of India
  15. Assessment of quality of drinking water in Punjab for health hazards and evaluation of efficacy of water purification techniques for mitigation of water pollutants, 2014-2017; Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Government of India (Co-PI)
  16. Studies on prevalence of major zoonotic diseases in Punjab and to develop appropriate control strategies (2011-2016; for 6 years), (Co-PI), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Government of India

Awards & Prizes :

Awards/Fellowships/Memberships

 

1

Member Expert Group, FAO of the United Nations for risk assessment of the Streptococcus agalactiae clonal complex (CC) 283, 2019

2

2018 Endeavour Research Fellowship, Department of Education and Training, Australian Government (for Postdoctoral Research)

3

2017-2018 Commonwealth distance learning fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK

4

Merit Certificate, MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, 2018

5

OneHealth EcoHealth scholarship 2016, International Association for Ecology and Health, to present research at 4th International One Health Congress and 6th Biennial congress, held at Melbourne, Australia

6

Brazilian One Health Fellowship 2015, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil

7

WAAVP Scholarship Funding 2013, World Association for Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology

8

The Flemish VLIR – UOS grant 2007, World Association for Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology

 

Languages

Language Proficiency :

English (Excellent Spoken and Written) Eastern Punjabi (Excellent Spoken and Written) Hindi (Sanskritised Hindustani) (Basic Spoken and Written)

Translation Services :

English to Hindi (Sanskritised Hindustani) (Basic Spoken and Written)

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