Ross Thompson

UK Health Security Agency

Ross is a scientist within the Extreme Events and Health Protection team at the UK Health Security Agency, since 2016. In this time Ross has developed his reputation within the arena of heat and health and has extensive experience in the operational aspects of heat health action plans and their associated early warning systems. Ross is currently working with UK Met Office colleagues on assessing the English Heat Health Warning Aystem currently in place, and so is well placed to deliver this Masterclass on setting operational thresholds for action.