Fiona Highet

Fiona Highet is an entomologist based in Scotland, specializing in bees. She currently holds the position of Entomology Manager at SASA (formerly Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture). Highet received her BSc in Zoology from the University of Glasgow in 1997 and began her career at SASA in 1999 as a diagnostician in virology and zoology. Over the years, she has risen through the ranks to become Senior Entomologist and now oversees the entomology department. Highet's research focuses on insects of agricultural importance, particularly aphids, with a specific emphasis on the health of bees. She has been involved in groundbreaking research on the metagenomics of honeybees in Scotland and is an integral member of the Scottish Bee Health Team. In recognition of her contributions to bee health, Highet was awarded the Member of the British Empire in the Queen's birthday honors in June 2018.