Professor Chiara Palmieri
Professor

Chiara Palmieri

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Background

Chiara is Professor in Veterinary Pathology at the School of Veterinary Science (SVS) of the University of Queensland (UQ). She is a board certified specialist veterinary pathologist (Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathology), graduated with a DVM from the University of Teramo (Italy) in 2002 and a PhD in Ultrastructural Pathology in 2006. Before joining UQ in 2012, she has been working as an Assistant Professor in Veterinary Pathology at the University of Teramo (Italy). She has a specific research interest is small animal oncology, in particular canine prostate cancer, and veterinary oncoepidemiology. She is Chair of the canine prostate cancer subgroup at the Oncology Pathology Working Group (OPWG), co-coordinator of the Global Initiative for Veterinary Cancer Surveillance (GIVCS) committee for the establishment of international standards of veterinary cancer registration and team leader of the comparative oncology theme of the Queensland Alliance of One Health Science. She is also member of the board of the Veterinary Cancer Guidelines and Protocols (VCGP) group, member of the Oncology Committee of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and chair of the ESVP/ECVP DEI task force. She is past President of the Australian Society for Veterinary Pathology and, within UQ SVS, she has been postgraduate coursework coordinator (2014-2017), HDR coordinator (2017-2019) and Director of Research (2019-2021). She is now coordinator of the UQ SVS veterinary pathology postgraduate training program. She has received several academic awards, including SVS awards for research excellence (2017, 2021), best lecturer (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), and UQ award for excellence in HDR supervision (2020). She has published more than 120 papers on international journals, 3 book chapters and numerous abstracts in proceedings of national and international conferences. She has > 15 years expertise in veterinary diagnostic pathology, histopathology, IHC and TEM in multiple species. Since her first academic appointment in 2005, she mentored several postgraduate and undergraduate students in diagnostic investigation of animal cancer and research in canine oncology. Although outside the field of comparative oncology, she also a unique expertise in avian pathology and transmission electron microscopy.

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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Oncology and carcinogenesis Veterinary pathology Veterinary sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo
  • Advanced Diploma, European College of Veterinary Pathology

Research interests

  • Pathogenesis of prostate cancer in dog, used as animal model for the spontaneous disease in men

     The work of my research group has had impact in terms of understanding the mechanisms leading to this highly malignant tumour and is attracting considerable global interest, through invited presentations, requests for collaborations and reviews.  Under my leadership, canine prostate cancer subgroup of the Oncology Pathology Working Group has established the first international consensus on the classification of prostatic lesions and prostate cancer in dogs, now adopted by the international community of veterinary pathologists for diagnostic and research.

  • Comparative oncology

     Co-investigator on the successful application to the ACRF (Australian Cancer Research Foundation) for the establishment of a cutting-edge facility for Molecular Imaging agents in cancer in domestic animals at the Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI).  Studies on canine prostate cancer and canine osteosarcoma - invaluable models of human cancers.

  • Avian pathology

    Although outside the field of comparative oncology, I have a unique expertise in avian pathology, gained through a training placement at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratories in Tulare (California) in 2009. Since then, I have been actively collaborating with Prof. HL Shivaprasad (UCDavis, California) on investigating infectious and non-infectious diseases of poultry, pet birds and wild birds, with 13 publications (> 100 total citations) and several conference presentations to date. My expertise in avian histopathology is also supporting the research portfolio of Prof Eugeni Roura (QAAFI) and his research team to study peri-hatching strategies to endure enteric pathogens in broilers, a 4-year grant funded by Agrifutures. This collaboration has led to the multi-institutional partnership for the development of a consortium on precision feeding in broiler chickens

  • Veterinary cancer surveillance

    • Since 2018, I am the Australian representative of the Global Initiative for Veterinary Cancer Surveillance (GIVCS), an international organisation aiming to standardise veterinary cancer coding and develop a veterinary cancer atlas as a reliable monitoring and surveillance tool for the development of cancer control plans and identification of risk factors.  I am co-leading the development of the first guidelines for veterinary cancer registration that will be adopted worldwide to collect accurate and complete cancer data that can be used for cancer control and epidemiological research. • I am leading the development of a nationwide data asset of animal cancer data, the Australian Companion Animal Registry of Cancer (ACARCinom), funded by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) in collaboration with veterinary pathologists, oncologists and epidemiologists from the University of Sydney, University of Adelaide, Murdoch University and James Cook University, as well as veterinary pathologists from the two major commercial veterinary pathology laboratories (Gribbles, Idexx).

Research impacts

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169 works between 2003 and 2025
All (169) Journal Article (128) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (39) Other Outputs (1)

101 - 120 of 169 works

2015

Journal Article

Immunohistochemical expression of angiogenic factors by neoplastic epithelial cells is associated with canine prostatic carcinogenesis

Palmieri, C. (2015). Immunohistochemical expression of angiogenic factors by neoplastic epithelial cells is associated with canine prostatic carcinogenesis. Veterinary Pathology, 52 (4), 607-613. doi: 10.1177/0300985814549951

Immunohistochemical expression of angiogenic factors by neoplastic epithelial cells is associated with canine prostatic carcinogenesis

2015

Journal Article

Pathological characterization of primary splenic myxoid liposarcomas in three dogs

Forlani, A., Roccabianca, P., Palmieri, C., Sarli, G., Stefanello, D., Santagostino, S., Randi, C. and Avallone, G. (2015). Pathological characterization of primary splenic myxoid liposarcomas in three dogs. Veterinary Quarterly, 35 (3), 181-184. doi: 10.1080/01652176.2015.1049384

Pathological characterization of primary splenic myxoid liposarcomas in three dogs

2015

Journal Article

Bilateral malignant seminomas in two unrelated, aged trumpeter hornbills (Bycanistes buccinator)

Wernick, Morena B., Tobias, Jeremy R., Moeller, Robert B., Barnes, Jotn, Palmieri, Chiara and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2015). Bilateral malignant seminomas in two unrelated, aged trumpeter hornbills (Bycanistes buccinator). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 29 (2), 125-129. doi: 10.1647/2014-022

Bilateral malignant seminomas in two unrelated, aged trumpeter hornbills (Bycanistes buccinator)

2015

Journal Article

Comment on “Insulative capacity of the integument of the dugong (Dugong dugon): thermal conductivity, conductance and resistance measured by in vitro heat flux” by Horgan, Booth, Nichols and Lanyon (2014)

Owen, Helen, Flint, Mark, Limpus, Col, Palmieri, Chiara and Mills, Paul C. (2015). Comment on “Insulative capacity of the integument of the dugong (Dugong dugon): thermal conductivity, conductance and resistance measured by in vitro heat flux” by Horgan, Booth, Nichols and Lanyon (2014). Marine Biology, 162 (5), 1145-1146. doi: 10.1007/s00227-015-2640-x

Comment on “Insulative capacity of the integument of the dugong (Dugong dugon): thermal conductivity, conductance and resistance measured by in vitro heat flux” by Horgan, Booth, Nichols and Lanyon (2014)

2015

Journal Article

Fungal transverse myelitis in a crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)

Doneley, Robert J. T., Schaffer-White, Andrea, Melville, Lisa M. and Palmieri, Chiara (2015). Fungal transverse myelitis in a crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans). Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 24 (2), 183-187. doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2015.04.007

Fungal transverse myelitis in a crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)

2015

Journal Article

Multiple intra-abdominal serosal myxosarcomas in two koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)

Astudillo, V. Gonzalez, Schaffer-White, A., Allavena, R. and Palmieri, C. (2015). Multiple intra-abdominal serosal myxosarcomas in two koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). Journal of Comparative Pathology, 152 (2-3), 283-286. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2015.01.004

Multiple intra-abdominal serosal myxosarcomas in two koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)

2015

Conference Publication

EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga

Alvaran, P. J., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Lantican, T. L., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2015). EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga. 7th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Manila, Philippines, 25 – 27 October 2015.

EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga

2015

Conference Publication

Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines

Ancog, R.C., Barnes, T.S, de Castro, R., Villar, E.C., Alvaran, P.J., Lapuz, E.L., Baluyut, A.S., Parke, C.R., Alawneh, J.I., Cameron, D., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M.R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C. and Blackall, P.J. (2015). Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines. Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2015, Manila, Philippines, 25 - 27 October 2015.

Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines

2015

Book Chapter

Health and disease

Barnes, Tamsin S., Palmieri, Chiara, Blyde, David and Ellis, William (2015). Health and disease. Marsupials and monotremes: nature's enigmatic mammals. (pp. 315-358) edited by Athol Klieve, Lindsay Hogan, Stephen Johnston and Peter Murray. New York, United States: Nova Science.

Health and disease

2014

Journal Article

An immunohistochemical study of the endocrine pancreas in raptors

Palmieri, C. and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2014). An immunohistochemical study of the endocrine pancreas in raptors. Research in Veterinary Science, 97 (3), 587-591. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.10.011

An immunohistochemical study of the endocrine pancreas in raptors

2014

Journal Article

A retrospective analysis of 111 canine prostatic samples: histopathological findings and classification

Palmieri, C., Lean, F.Z., Akter, S.H., Romussi, S. and Grieco, V. (2014). A retrospective analysis of 111 canine prostatic samples: histopathological findings and classification. Research in Veterinary Science, 97 (3), 568-573. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.11.006

A retrospective analysis of 111 canine prostatic samples: histopathological findings and classification

2014

Journal Article

Impaired placental vasculogenesis compromises the growth of sheep embryos developed in vitro

Fidanza, Antonella, Toschi, Paola, Zacchini, Federica, Czernik, Marta, Palmieri, Chiara, Scapolo, PierAugusto, Modlinski, Jacek A., Loi, Pasqualino and Ptak, Grazyna E. (2014). Impaired placental vasculogenesis compromises the growth of sheep embryos developed in vitro. Biology of Reproduction, 91 (1) 21, 1-7. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.113.113902

Impaired placental vasculogenesis compromises the growth of sheep embryos developed in vitro

2014

Journal Article

Cutaneous mucinosis in a strain of brown-egg laying chickens

Palmieri, C., Anthenill, L. and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2014). Cutaneous mucinosis in a strain of brown-egg laying chickens. Veterinary Pathology, 52 (2), 351-355. doi: 10.1177/0300985814535642

Cutaneous mucinosis in a strain of brown-egg laying chickens

2014

Journal Article

Heat shock protein 90 is associated with hyperplasia and neoplastic transformation of canine prostatic epithelial cells

Palmieri, C., Mancini, M., Benazzi, C. and Della Salda, L. (2014). Heat shock protein 90 is associated with hyperplasia and neoplastic transformation of canine prostatic epithelial cells. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 150 (4), 393-398. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2014.01.006

Heat shock protein 90 is associated with hyperplasia and neoplastic transformation of canine prostatic epithelial cells

2014

Journal Article

Expression of beta-catenin and mesenchymal markers in canine prostatic hyperplasia and carcinoma

Lean, F. Z. X., Kontos, S. and Palmieri, C. (2014). Expression of beta-catenin and mesenchymal markers in canine prostatic hyperplasia and carcinoma. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 150 (4), 373-381. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2013.12.008

Expression of beta-catenin and mesenchymal markers in canine prostatic hyperplasia and carcinoma

2014

Journal Article

Pathological and biochemical studies of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B) in Juvenile Emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

Palmieri, C., Giger, U., Wang, P., Pizarro, M. and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2014). Pathological and biochemical studies of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B) in Juvenile Emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Veterinary Pathology, 52 (1), 160-169. doi: 10.1177/0300985814529314

Pathological and biochemical studies of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B) in Juvenile Emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

2014

Conference Publication

Placental vascular defects in compromised pregnancies: effects of assisted reproductive technologies and other maternal stressors

Reynolds, Lawrence P., Borowicz, Pawel P., Palmieri, Chiara and Grazul-Bilska, Anna T. (2014). Placental vascular defects in compromised pregnancies: effects of assisted reproductive technologies and other maternal stressors. Center for Perinatal Biology 40th Anniversary Symposium, Loma Linda, CA, United States, 11 February 2013. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1031-1_17

Placental vascular defects in compromised pregnancies: effects of assisted reproductive technologies and other maternal stressors

2014

Conference Publication

Serosal myxosarcoma in two koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus): case series

Gonzalez-Astudillo, V., Schaffer-White, A., Allavena, R. and Palmieri, C. (2014). Serosal myxosarcoma in two koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus): case series. ACVP 2014: American College of Veterinary Pathologists 65th Annual Meeting in conjunction with American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP) 49th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, United States, 8-12 November 2014.

Serosal myxosarcoma in two koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus): case series

2014

Journal Article

First description of adiaspiromycosis in an Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Italy

Malatesta, Daniela, Simpson, Vic R., Fusillo, Romina, Marcelli, Manlio, Bongiovanni, Laura, Romanucci, Mariarita, Palmieri, Chiara and Salda, Leonardo Della (2014). First description of adiaspiromycosis in an Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Italy. Veterinaria Italiana, 50 (3), 199-202. doi: 10.12834/VetIt.40.1916.8

First description of adiaspiromycosis in an Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Italy

2013

Journal Article

Characterization of cytoplasmic hyaline bodies in a hepatocellular carcinoma of a dog

Masserdotti, Carlo, Rossetti, Enrica, De Lorenzi, Davide, Della Salda, Leonardo and Palmieri, Chiara (2013). Characterization of cytoplasmic hyaline bodies in a hepatocellular carcinoma of a dog. Research in Veterinary Science, 96 (1), 143-146. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2013.11.016

Characterization of cytoplasmic hyaline bodies in a hepatocellular carcinoma of a dog

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Development of an immunology toolbox to combat emerging marsupial diseases (ARC Discovery Grant administered by University of Tasmania)
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Dissecting the transcriptomic features of alimentary lymphoma and lymphoplasmacytic enteritis in cats
    Feline Health Research Fund
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Sustainable Precision Feeding in Broiler Chickens in Australia
    AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Nutrition, Gut Health and Environment Research Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Advancing the Australian Companion Animal Registry of Cancers (ACARinom): Community Connect
    ARDC - Australian Data Partnerships
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Advancing comparative oncoepidemiology of environmental cancers for improved surveillance and prevention in Australia
    Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Advancing the Australian Companion Animal Registry of Cancers (ACARinom)
    ARDC - Australian Data Partnerships
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Whole transcriptome analysis to reveal the genetic network behind canine osteosarcoma and identify new potentional biomarkers
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Identification of key players for the outcome of Chlamydia infection in female koalas
    Dreamworld
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Growth, immune and antioxidant responses of heat stress-exposed broilers fed diets supplemented and with different Methionine sources
    Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Automated immunohistochemical analysis module for the expansion of research and clinical diagnostic capabilities at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Discovery and validation of novel DNA methylation markers for canine prostate cancer detection and prognosis
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Dissolution DNP Hyperpolariser
    UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
    Open grant
  • 2019
    The immune response to Chlamydia pecorum infection in the reproductive tract of female koalas
    Annandale Bequest
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Effect of liver defects on carcase characteristics, performance and health of feedlot cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Exploration of biomarkers in companion animal bladder disease as a comparative model
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Investigating prognosis and prognostic indicators for canine splenic complex nodular hyperplasia
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2024
    Development of a single shot immunocontraceptive vaccine for cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Chlamydia infiection in the ovary: effects on fertility in female koalas
    Annandale Bequest
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Role of cytokines in neoplastic growth and progression and chemotherapy resistance of canine osteosarcoma
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Exploration of biomarkers in feline interstitial cystitis as a comparative model
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Imaging and monitoring canine osteosarcoma with a novel radiolabelled peptide
    Canine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Growth, immune and antioxidant responses of heat stress-exposed broilers fed diets supplemented and with different Methionine sources
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Prostatitis and proliferative inflammatory atrophy: a fertile ground for canine prostatic carcinogenesis?
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Investigating the role of cancer stem cells in canine prostate cancer as a new therapeutic target
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2022
    ACRF Facility for Molecular Imaging Agents in Cancer (AFMIAC)
    Australian Cancer Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Improving production and competitiveness of Australian and Philippines pig production through better health and biosecurity
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Understanding the role of Ephrin A3 receptor as a potential novel therapeutic of canine osteosarcoma
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Novel immunotherapeutics for canine cancer: use of intratumoral and personalised autologous as a treatment for naturally occuring cancer in pet dogs
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Establishment of a core facility in reproductive technology including cell micromanipulation and stem cells to improve research capacity and benefit animal health at the Gatton campus
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2021
    KoalaBASE - standardised diagnostic procedures and epidemiological approaches, enhancing passive surveillance of SEQLD koala disease.
    Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    The pathology, incidence, treatment and management of Chlamydiosis in the male koala.
    Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2020
    Trail of a simple and effective therapeutic cancer vaccine in dogs as a veterinary treatment and as an animal model for human cancer
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Potential association between placental features, foal birth weight and athletic performances in Thoroughbred
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

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  • canine prostate cancer
  • comparative oncology
  • Veterinary cancer registration
  • Veterinary cancer surveillance
  • Veterinary Pathology

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