Professor Andrew Barnes
Professor

Andrew Barnes

Email: 
Phone: 
+61 7 334 69416

Background

Dr Andy Barnes obtained his BSc (Hons) in Microbiology from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and his PhD from the Medical School, University of Edinburgh. Andy worked for the Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department and at the Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh before joining a small Canadian biotech company, Aqua Health Ltd, specialising in vaccines for aquaculture in 1993. In 1999, Aqua Health was bought by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis and Andy worked in their animal health division for 4 years before beginning an academic career at The University of Queensland. Currently in the School of Biological Sciences, Andy’s Aquatic Animal Health Lab researches vaccines for the aquaculture industry and investigates health and immunity in aquatic animals ranging from reef-building corals, through prawns and oysters, to barramundi, stingrays and grouper.

Availability

Professor Andrew Barnes is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Biological Sciences Fisheries sciences Microbiology Veterinary sciences Zoology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), Heriot-Watt University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
  • Graduate Certificate in Education, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Aquaculture vaccines

    Research and development of vaccines against bacterial, viral and parasitic conditions in farmed aquatic animals

  • Comparative immunology

    Discovery of immune functional systems in non-model organisms

  • Host-directed bacterial evolution

    How novel bacterial strains arise driven by immune selection

Search Professor Andrew Barnes’s works on UQ eSpace

132 works between 1990 and 2025
All (132) Journal Article (120) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (7) Other Outputs (1)

61 - 80 of 132 works

2012

Journal Article

Evolution of the capsular operon of Streptococcus iniae in response to vaccination

Millard, Candice M., Baiano, Justice C. F., Chan, Candy, Yuen, Benedict, Aviles, Fabian, Landos, Matt, Chong, Roger S. M., Benedict, Suresh and Barnes, Andrew C. (2012). Evolution of the capsular operon of Streptococcus iniae in response to vaccination. Applied & Environmental Microbiology, 78 (23), 8219-8226. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02216-12

Evolution of the capsular operon of Streptococcus iniae in response to vaccination

2012

Journal Article

Genetic analysis of Black Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) across its natural distribution range reveals more recent colonization of Fiji and other South Pacific islands

Waqairatu, Salote S., Dierens, Leanne, Cowley, Jeff A., Dixon, Tom J., Johnson, Karyn N., Barnes, Andrew C. and Li, Yutao (2012). Genetic analysis of Black Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) across its natural distribution range reveals more recent colonization of Fiji and other South Pacific islands. Ecology and Evolution, 2 (8), 2057-2071. doi: 10.1002/ece3.316

Genetic analysis of Black Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) across its natural distribution range reveals more recent colonization of Fiji and other South Pacific islands

2012

Journal Article

Gender differences in hemocyte immune parameters of bivalves: The Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata and the pearl oyster Pinctada fucata

Dang, Cecile, Tan, Terence, Moffit, Dylan, Deboutteville, Jerome and Barnes, Andrew C. (2012). Gender differences in hemocyte immune parameters of bivalves: The Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata and the pearl oyster Pinctada fucata. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 33 (1), 138-142. doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2012.04.007

Gender differences in hemocyte immune parameters of bivalves: The Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata and the pearl oyster Pinctada fucata

2012

Journal Article

Regulation of bacterial communities through antimicrobial activity by the coral holobiont

Kvennefors, E. Charlotte E., Sampayo, Eugenia, Kerr, Caroline, Vieira, Genyess, Roff, George and Barnes, Andrew C. (2012). Regulation of bacterial communities through antimicrobial activity by the coral holobiont. Microbial Ecology, 63 (3), 605-618. doi: 10.1007/s00248-011-9946-0

Regulation of bacterial communities through antimicrobial activity by the coral holobiont

2012

Journal Article

Sediment bacteria and archaea community analysis and nutrient fluxes in a sub-tropical polymictic reservoir

Green, Timothy J., Barnes, Andrew C., Bartkow, Michael, Gale, Deb and Grinham, Alistair (2012). Sediment bacteria and archaea community analysis and nutrient fluxes in a sub-tropical polymictic reservoir. Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 65 (3) A2, 287-302. doi: 10.3354/ame01549

Sediment bacteria and archaea community analysis and nutrient fluxes in a sub-tropical polymictic reservoir

2011

Journal Article

Tank color increases growth, and alters color preference and spectral sensitivity, in barramundi (Lates calcarifer)

Ullmann, Jeremy F. P., Gallagher, Tom, Hart, Nathan S., Barnes, Andrew, Smullen, Richard P., Collin, Shaun P. and Temple, Shelby E. (2011). Tank color increases growth, and alters color preference and spectral sensitivity, in barramundi (Lates calcarifer). Aquaculture, 322-323, 235-240. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2011.10.005

Tank color increases growth, and alters color preference and spectral sensitivity, in barramundi (Lates calcarifer)

2011

Journal Article

Immune parameters of QX-resistant and wild caught Saccostrea glomerata hemocytes in relation to Marteilia sydneyi infection

Dang, Cécile, Lambert, Christophe, Soudant, Philippe, Delamare-Deboutteville, Jérome, Zhang, May M., Chan, Janlin, Green, Timothy J., Le Goïc, Nelly and Barnes, Andrew C. (2011). Immune parameters of QX-resistant and wild caught Saccostrea glomerata hemocytes in relation to Marteilia sydneyi infection. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 31 (6), 1034-1040. doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2011.09.003

Immune parameters of QX-resistant and wild caught Saccostrea glomerata hemocytes in relation to Marteilia sydneyi infection

2011

Journal Article

Two hepcidin-like antimicrobial peptides in Barramundi Lates calcarifer exhibit differing tissue tropism and are induced in response to lipopolysaccharide

Barnes, Andrew C., Trewin, Brendan, Snape, Natale, Kvennefors, E. Charlotte E. and Baiano, Justice C. F. (2011). Two hepcidin-like antimicrobial peptides in Barramundi Lates calcarifer exhibit differing tissue tropism and are induced in response to lipopolysaccharide. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 31 (2), 350-357. doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2011.05.027

Two hepcidin-like antimicrobial peptides in Barramundi Lates calcarifer exhibit differing tissue tropism and are induced in response to lipopolysaccharide

2011

Journal Article

Disease prevention strategies for QX disease (Marteilia sydneyi) of Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)

Green, Timothy J., Raftos, David, O'Connor, Wayne, Adlard, Robert D. and Barnes, Andrew C. (2011). Disease prevention strategies for QX disease (Marteilia sydneyi) of Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata). The Journal of Shellfish Research, 30 (1), 47-53. doi: 10.2983/035.030.0108

Disease prevention strategies for QX disease (Marteilia sydneyi) of Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)

2011

Journal Article

Isolation and characterization of koi herpesvirus (KHV) from Indonesia: identification of a new genetic lineage

Sunarto, A., McColl, K.A., Crane, M.S., Sumiati, T., Hyatt, A.D., Barnes, A.C and Walker, P.J. (2011). Isolation and characterization of koi herpesvirus (KHV) from Indonesia: identification of a new genetic lineage. Journal of Fish Diseases, 34 (2), 87-101. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2761.2010.01216.x

Isolation and characterization of koi herpesvirus (KHV) from Indonesia: identification of a new genetic lineage

2011

Conference Publication

In-vitro pesticide exposure on the oxidative burst potential of Sydney rock oyster hemocytes

Mackintosh, Katrina, Dang, Cecile, Barnes, Andrew and Green, Timothy (2011). In-vitro pesticide exposure on the oxidative burst potential of Sydney rock oyster hemocytes. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists: Science Week Conference 2011, Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, 30 June-2 July 2011.

In-vitro pesticide exposure on the oxidative burst potential of Sydney rock oyster hemocytes

2011

Book Chapter

Enteric redmouth disease (ERM) (Yersinia ruckeri)

Barnes, Andrew C. (2011). Enteric redmouth disease (ERM) (Yersinia ruckeri). Fish diseases and disorders, volume 3: Viral, bacterial and fungal infections. (pp. 484-511) edited by Patrick T. K. Woo and David W. Bruno. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781845935542.0484

Enteric redmouth disease (ERM) (Yersinia ruckeri)

2011

Conference Publication

Effect of In-Vitro Pesticide Exposure On Oxidative Burst Potential of Sydney Rock Oyster Hemocytes

Mackintosh, Katrina, Dang, Cecile, Barnes, Andrew and Green, Timothy (2011). Effect of In-Vitro Pesticide Exposure On Oxidative Burst Potential of Sydney Rock Oyster Hemocytes. 103rd Annual Meeting National Shellfisheries Association , Baltimore, Maryland, 27–31 March 2011. Hanover, PA United States: National Shellfisheries Association.

Effect of In-Vitro Pesticide Exposure On Oxidative Burst Potential of Sydney Rock Oyster Hemocytes

2010

Journal Article

Analysis of evolutionarily conserved innate immune components in coral links immunity and symbiosis

Kvennefors, E. Charlotte E., Leggat, William, Kerr, Caroline C., Ainsworth, Tracy D., Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove and Barnes, Andrew C. (2010). Analysis of evolutionarily conserved innate immune components in coral links immunity and symbiosis. Developmental and Comparative Immunology, 34 (11), 1219-1229. doi: 10.1016/j.dci.2010.06.016

Analysis of evolutionarily conserved innate immune components in coral links immunity and symbiosis

2010

Journal Article

Gill-associated virus and recombinant protein vaccination in Penaeus monodon

Underwood, Darren J., Cowley, Jeff A., Sellars, Melony J., Barnes, Andrew C., van Hulten, Marielle C. W. and Johnson, Karyn N. (2010). Gill-associated virus and recombinant protein vaccination in Penaeus monodon. Aquaculture, 308 (3-4), 82-88. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2010.08.027

Gill-associated virus and recombinant protein vaccination in Penaeus monodon

2010

Journal Article

Bacterial diversity of the digestive gland of Sydney rock oysters, Saccostrea glomerata infected with the paramyxean parasite, Marteilia sydneyi

Green, Tim and Barnes, Andrew (2010). Bacterial diversity of the digestive gland of Sydney rock oysters, Saccostrea glomerata infected with the paramyxean parasite, Marteilia sydneyi. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 109 (2), 613-622. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2010.04687.x

Bacterial diversity of the digestive gland of Sydney rock oysters, Saccostrea glomerata infected with the paramyxean parasite, Marteilia sydneyi

2010

Journal Article

Bacterial communities of two ubiquitous Great Barrier Reef corals reveals both site- and species-specificity of common bacterial associates

Kvennefors, E. Charlotte E., Sampayo, Eugenia, Ridgway, Tyrone, Barnes, Andrew Cartner and Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove (2010). Bacterial communities of two ubiquitous Great Barrier Reef corals reveals both site- and species-specificity of common bacterial associates. PLoS One, 5 (4) e10401, e10401 - 1-e10401 - 14. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010401

Bacterial communities of two ubiquitous Great Barrier Reef corals reveals both site- and species-specificity of common bacterial associates

2010

Journal Article

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the actin and crustacean hyperglycemic hormone genes and their correlation with individual growth performance in giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Nguyen, MT, Barnes, AC, Mather, PB, Li, YT and Lyons, RE (2010). Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the actin and crustacean hyperglycemic hormone genes and their correlation with individual growth performance in giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii. AQUACULTURE, 301 (1-4), 7-15. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2010.02.001

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the actin and crustacean hyperglycemic hormone genes and their correlation with individual growth performance in giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii

2010

Journal Article

Reduced salinity, but not estuarine acidification, is a cause of immune-suppression in the Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata

Green, Timothy J. and Barnes, Andrew C. (2010). Reduced salinity, but not estuarine acidification, is a cause of immune-suppression in the Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata. Marine Ecology - Progress Series, 402, 161-170. doi: 10.3354/meps08430

Reduced salinity, but not estuarine acidification, is a cause of immune-suppression in the Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata

2010

Journal Article

Estimates of strain additive and non-additive genetic effects for growth traits in a diallel cross of three strains of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in Vietnam

Ngyen, Minh Thanh, Nguyen, Nguyen Hong, Ponzoni, Raul W., Vu, Nguyen Than, Barnes, Andrew C. and Mather, Peter B. (2010). Estimates of strain additive and non-additive genetic effects for growth traits in a diallel cross of three strains of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in Vietnam. Aquaculture, 299 (1-4), 30-36. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2009.12.011

Estimates of strain additive and non-additive genetic effects for growth traits in a diallel cross of three strains of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in Vietnam

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Future-proofing Lactococcus garvieae vaccines for Australian farmed trout in a warming climate
    CRC SAAFE Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Emerging Aquatic Diseases: a novel diagnostic pipeline and management framework
    Cawthron Institute Trust Board
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    SAAFE CRC Program Lead: Research Program 3 - Solutions
    CRC SAAFE Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Feeding trials in black tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon
    Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Capacity building for a Trans-Tasman network of expertise in aquatic animal Health (Royal Society of New Zealand Catalyst: Seeding grant led by The Cawthron Institute)
    Cawthron Institute Trust Board
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Future-proofing the salmon farming industry through feeds for thermal tolerance (CRC-P administered by Ridley Agriproducts)
    Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Blue Economy Biofouling Challenges and Possible Solutions
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Inspire Challenge 2019 Winner: Clear Insights from Fuzzy Data
    WorldFish
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Linking nutrition with health and resilience in aquaculture
    Ridley Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    A trivalent vaccine for sustainable yellowtail kingfish growout
    Fisheries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Vaccination for emergency and long-term control of nodavirus in Australian marine aquaculture
    Fisheries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Diversity and evolution of Tenacibaculum maritimum from Tasmania by whole genome sequencing
    Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Using innate and adaptive immunity to infer performance of kingfish on experimental diets
    South Australian Research and Development Institute
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Better adjuvants for the short farm cycle and more rapid disease onset in warm water fish
    SEPPIC Shanghai Chemical Specialities (SSCS)
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Integrative blood coagulation research core facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015
    A state-of-the-art spinning disc confocal microscope for high speed imaging of live cells and super resolution microscopy
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    A re-evaluation of Yersinia vaccines for the Tasmanian salmon industry
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    A pan-genome reverse vaccinology approach to disease prevention in farmed fish
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Regarding a study involving an experimental infection of black-lip pearl oysters Pinctada margaritifera by a strand of Perkinsus olseni.
    French Polynesia Government Ministry of Marine Resources
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Fighting disease on farms: How do vaccinations drive evolution of new pathogen strains?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Diseases in Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea Glomerata): Risk factors and immuno-modulation in a multi-stress and a changing climate context
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Investigation of an emerging bacterial disease in wild Queensland gropers, marine fish and stingrays with production of diagnostic tools to reduce the spread of disease to other states of Australia
    Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Tooling-up non-model organisms in the post-genomic era: equipment for the analysis of molecular and cellular processes in animals of evolutionary and commercial interest
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Comparison of Archaeal diversity and nutrient fluxes within the sediments of Lake Wivenhoe
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Histopathological and Physiological Changes of Australian Bass Livers as Indicators of Environmental Stress and Pollution
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    The essence of being an animal: sponge allorecognition and the evolution of individuality
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Aquatic animal health subprogram: Rapid strain identification of the bacterial fish pathogen Streptococcus iniae and development of an effective polyvalent vaccine for Australian barramundi.
    Fisheries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Aquaculture of the tropical abalone: identifying and selecting for factors promoting high settlement, survival and growth
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    C-Type Lectins And Innate Immunity In Barramundi
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Sensory indicators to optimize feeding and growth in the aquaculture industry: The development of a new biosynthetic microdiet for finfish
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Investigation of Methods to Induce and Synchronise Moult Cycle in the Blue Swimmer Crab, Portunus pelagicus, and the Three Spot Crab, Protunus sanguinolentus for Commercial Soft -Shell Crab Production
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Antiviral immunity and effect of nucleotide-supplemented feed in Penaeid prawns
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Interaction of Streptococcus iniae With The Cellular Immune System of Barramundi, Lates calcarifer L.
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Andrew Barnes is:
Available for supervision

Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nutritional immunology and physiology of cold stress in barramundi

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Cramp

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effects of Chronic Heat Stress on Mucosal Epithelial Health in Sea-Water Stage Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Response to Dietary Interventions

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chloe English

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Design and evaluation of oral vaccines for barramundi based on microparticle technology

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Oleksandra Rudenko, Dr Alberto Baldelli

  • Doctor Philosophy

    In vivo and in vitro investigation of growth and nutrition in barramundi

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Andrew Barnes directly for media enquiries about:

  • Animal immunity
  • Animal vaccines
  • Aquaculture
  • Bacteriology
  • Immunology
  • Vaccine technology - veterinary
  • Veterinary vaccine technology
  • Virology

Need help?

For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:

communications@uq.edu.au