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Contact details

• Ph: +64 (0)6 951 8147
  Location: 3.07, Veterinary Science Building
  Campus: Palmerston North

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) - University of Sydney (1998)
• Doctor of Philosophy - University of Sydney (2000)

Certifications and Registrations

• Licence, Mentor Supervisor, 黑料网

Research Interests

I lead the EpiCentre at 黑料网, the largest epidemiology teaching and research group in Australasia. The EpiCentre collaborates on initiatives aimed at enhancing the health and resilience of people, animals, and ecosystems. Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on developing sustainable and equitable solutions to global health and development challenges.

My research is distinguished by a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement. I excel at the science-policy interface, translating research findings into actionable, practical solutions. Over my career, I have secured over $7 million in research funding and have successfully delivered high-impact projects that have shaped policies worldwide. My contributions have led to revised welfare regulations in New Zealand, enhanced foodborne pathogen surveillance systems in the UK, and bolstered preparedness for equine influenza outbreaks in New Zealand.

In the realm of education, I have developed and delivered training programs that empower professionals to make significant impacts in global human and animal health. I was instrumental in launching a World Bank-funded Master’s program for doctors and veterinarians in Asia, designed to address zoonotic diseases. I have supervised eight PhD students and over 20 Masters students to completion.

In addition, to the formal education pathways I have contributed to Contrnugin Professional Develop. I created and lead the delivery of an Applied Epidemiology Program, funded by the Ministry of Primary Industries, which annually trains 20 professionals from various sectors in New Zealand and abroad. I have also led the creation of self-directed e-modules on outbreak investigation for the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) online training platform. I was active in the Asia-Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE), where we collaborate with regional governments and educators to strengthen epidemiological capacity through training and research.

In leadership, I serve as the post-graduate lead for the School of Veterinary Science at 黑料网 and also lead both the EpiCentre and the Working Dog Centre. Internationally, I lead the WOAH Collaborating Centre in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health.

In summary, my activities are focused on initiatives that promotes global health and sustainability. I have a proven track record in securing funding and influencing policy, my work spans developing educational programs, leading international collaborations, and translating research into effective policy actions. Through dedicated leadership roles both locally and internationally, I strive to foster advancements in veterinary and public health education, ensuring impactful solutions to worldwide health challenges.

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Animal Production (070200): Animal Protection (Pests and Pathogens) (070205): Horticultural Crop Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds) (070603): Horticultural Production (070600): Humane Animal Treatment (070207): Veterinary Epidemiology (070704): Veterinary Sciences (070700)

Keywords

Epidemiology, Risk Analysis. Outbreak Investigation, Capacity Building

Completed Projects

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

• Anita Shea - Doctor of Philosophy
  Veterinarians' Perspectives of Neurology

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

• 2022 - Eloise Jillings - Doctor of Philosophy
  Rapua te mea ngaro. Exploring the access of M膩ori to Veterinary Education in Aotearoa New Zealand
• 2020 - Katja Elisabeth Isaksen - Doctor of Philosophy
  TeamMate: A longitudinal study of health in working farm dogs on the South Island of New Zealand
• 2017 - Karyn Froud - Doctor of Philosophy
  Kiwifruit bacterial canker in 鈥楬ayward鈥� kiwifruit: The application of observational study design and epidemiological techniques to the study of disease outbreaks affecting plant health
• 2016 - Eutteum Kim - Doctor of Philosophy
  Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) for control of transboundary livestock diseases using the example of the 2010/11 foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Republic of Korea
• 2012 - Sarah Rosanowski - Doctor of Philosophy
  Epidemiological Investigations of the New Zealand Horse Population & the Control of Equine Influenza

Co-supervisor of:

• 2022 - Hilary Webb - Doctor of Philosophy
  The influence of social and psychological factors on practices and performance of F茅d茅ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) endurance rider-owner-trainers in Aotearoa/New Zealand
• 2022 - Rachael Stratton - Doctor of Philosophy
  Assessment of positive emotion in horses
• 2016 - Masako Wada - Doctor of Philosophy
  Enhancing an Evidence-Based Decision Making System for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Media

• 30 Nov 2017 - Magazine
  Straight Farrow Story
  Research project monitoring working farm dogs was reported in Australian agricultural publication Straight Farrow. The story noted the importance of the research to understanding the demands placed on
• 19 Feb 2017 - Newspaper, Online
  The real tale of a dogs life to feature 150...
  The real tale of a dogs life to feature 150 Kiwi farm dogs in groundbreaking study. Article in Sunday Star Times.
• 02 Feb 2017 - Television
  What is man's best friend thinking?
  On TV One News. Coverage of working dog project.

Other Links

• EpiCentre