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)

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2013

Journal Article

Immunohistochemical expression of HOXA-13 in normal, hyperplastic and neoplastic canine prostatic tissue

Palmieri, C. and Riccardi, E. (2013). Immunohistochemical expression of HOXA-13 in normal, hyperplastic and neoplastic canine prostatic tissue. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 149 (4), 417-423. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2013.05.001

Immunohistochemical expression of HOXA-13 in normal, hyperplastic and neoplastic canine prostatic tissue

2013

Journal Article

Lethal herpesvirosis in 16 captive horned vipers (Vipera ammodytes ammodytes): pathological and ultrastructural findings

Catoi, C., Gal, A. F., Taulescu, M. A., Palmieri, C. and Catoi, A. F. (2013). Lethal herpesvirosis in 16 captive horned vipers (Vipera ammodytes ammodytes): pathological and ultrastructural findings. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 150 (2-3), 341-344. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2013.10.002

Lethal herpesvirosis in 16 captive horned vipers (Vipera ammodytes ammodytes): pathological and ultrastructural findings

2013

Journal Article

Leishmania amastigotes in neoplastic cells of 3 nonhistiocytic canine tumors

Ferro, F., Palmieri, C., Cavicchioli, L., De Zan, G., Aresu, L. and Benali, S. L. (2013). Leishmania amastigotes in neoplastic cells of 3 nonhistiocytic canine tumors. Veterinary Pathology, 50 (5), 749-752. doi: 10.1177/0300985813480192

Leishmania amastigotes in neoplastic cells of 3 nonhistiocytic canine tumors

2013

Journal Article

Multiple congenital malformations in a dicephalic spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera)

Palmieri, C., Selleri, P., Di Girolamo, N., Montani, A. and Della Salda, L. (2013). Multiple congenital malformations in a dicephalic spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera). Journal of Comparative Pathology, 149 (2-3), 368-371. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2012.11.244

Multiple congenital malformations in a dicephalic spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera)

2013

Journal Article

Otitis media associated with Cryoptosporidium baileyi in a Saker falcon (Falco cherrug)

Bougiouklis, P. A., Weissenbock, H., Wells, A., Miller, W. A., Palmieri, C. and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2013). Otitis media associated with Cryoptosporidium baileyi in a Saker falcon (Falco cherrug). Journal of Comparative Pathology, 148 (4), 419-423. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2012.09.005

Otitis media associated with Cryoptosporidium baileyi in a Saker falcon (Falco cherrug)

2013

Journal Article

Evidence of sirenian cold stress syndrome in dugongs Dugong dugon from southeast Queensland, Australia

Owen, Helen C., Flint, Mark, Limpus, Colin J., Palmieri, Chiara and Mills, Paul C. (2013). Evidence of sirenian cold stress syndrome in dugongs Dugong dugon from southeast Queensland, Australia. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 103 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.3354/dao02568

Evidence of sirenian cold stress syndrome in dugongs Dugong dugon from southeast Queensland, Australia

2013

Journal Article

Avian mycobacteriosis in psittacines: a retrospective study of 123 cases

Palmieri, C., Roy, P., Dhillon, A. S. and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2013). Avian mycobacteriosis in psittacines: a retrospective study of 123 cases. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 148 (2-3), 126-138. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2012.06.005

Avian mycobacteriosis in psittacines: a retrospective study of 123 cases

2012

Journal Article

Expression of heat shock proteins in premalignant and malignant urothelial lesions of bovine urinary bladder

Romanucci, Mariarita, Malatesta, Daniela, Ciccarelli, Andrea, Bongiovanni, Laura, Palmieri, Chiara, Borzacchiello, Giuseppe, Roperto, Franco, Altamura, Gennaro and Della Salda, Leonardo (2012). Expression of heat shock proteins in premalignant and malignant urothelial lesions of bovine urinary bladder. Cell Stress and Chaperones, 17 (6), 683-692. doi: 10.1007/s12192-012-0342-6

Expression of heat shock proteins in premalignant and malignant urothelial lesions of bovine urinary bladder

2012

Journal Article

Intracoelomic teratoma in a domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus): a case report including immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy

Palmieri, C., Romanucci, M., Loi, P. and Della Salda, L. (2012). Intracoelomic teratoma in a domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus): a case report including immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. Research in Veterinary Science, 93 (2), 862-864. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2012.01.009

Intracoelomic teratoma in a domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus): a case report including immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy

2012

Journal Article

Allergic dermatitis by Dirofilaria repens in a dog: clinical picture and treatment

Rocconi, Francesca, Di Tommaso, Morena, Traversa, Donato, Palmieri, Chiara, Pampurini, Fabrizio and Boari, Andrea (2012). Allergic dermatitis by Dirofilaria repens in a dog: clinical picture and treatment. Parasitology Research, 111 (1), 493-496. doi: 10.1007/s00436-012-2833-x

Allergic dermatitis by Dirofilaria repens in a dog: clinical picture and treatment

2012

Journal Article

A short exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls deregulates cellular autophagy in mammalian blastocyst in vitro

Ptak, Grazyna, Zacchini, Federica, Czernik, Marta, Fidanza, Antonella, Palmieri, Chiara, Della Salda, Leonardo, Scapolo, Pier Augusto and Loi, Pasqualino (2012). A short exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls deregulates cellular autophagy in mammalian blastocyst in vitro. Human Reproduction, 27 (4), 1034-1042. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der454

A short exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls deregulates cellular autophagy in mammalian blastocyst in vitro

2012

Journal Article

Primary cutaneous undifferentiated round cell tumour with concurrent polymyositis in a dog

Gianella, Paola, Avallone, Giancarlo, Bellino, Claudio, Lussich, Selina, Palmieri, Chiara, Roccabianca, Paola, Salvatori, Claudia, Zanatta, Renato and D'Angelo, Antonio (2012). Primary cutaneous undifferentiated round cell tumour with concurrent polymyositis in a dog. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 53 (5), 549-553.

Primary cutaneous undifferentiated round cell tumour with concurrent polymyositis in a dog

2012

Conference Publication

Abdominal teratoma in a domestic duck (Anas Platyrhynchos Domesticus)

Palmieri, C., Romanucci, M., Loi, P. and Della Saida, L. (2012). Abdominal teratoma in a domestic duck (Anas Platyrhynchos Domesticus). 29th Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Pathology and the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, Uppsala, Sweden, 7–10 September 2011. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2011.11.160

Abdominal teratoma in a domestic duck (Anas Platyrhynchos Domesticus)

2012

Journal Article

Heat shock protein expression in canine osteosarcoma

Romanucci, Mariarita, D'Amato, Giuliana, Malatesta, Daniela, Bongiovanni, Laura, Palmieri, Chiara, Ciccarelli, Andrea, Buracco, Paolo, Morello, Emanuela, Maniscalco, Lorella, De Maria, Raffaella, Martano, Marina and Della Salda, Leonardo (2012). Heat shock protein expression in canine osteosarcoma. Cell Stress and Chaperones, 17 (1), 131-138. doi: 10.1007/s12192-011-0294-2

Heat shock protein expression in canine osteosarcoma

2012

Journal Article

Immunohistochemical investigation of cell cycle and apoptosis regulators (Survivin, beta-Catenin, P53, Caspase 3) in canine appendicular osteosarcoma

Bongiovanni, Laura, Mazzocchetti, Francesca, Malatesta, Daniela, Romanucci, Mariarita, Ciccarelli, Andrea, Buracco, Paolo, De Maria, Raffaella, Palmieri, Chiara, Martano, Marina, Morello, Emauela, Maniscalco, Lorella and Della Salda, Leonardo (2012). Immunohistochemical investigation of cell cycle and apoptosis regulators (Survivin, beta-Catenin, P53, Caspase 3) in canine appendicular osteosarcoma. BMC veterinary research, 8 (1) 78. doi: 10.1186/1746-6148-8-78

Immunohistochemical investigation of cell cycle and apoptosis regulators (Survivin, beta-Catenin, P53, Caspase 3) in canine appendicular osteosarcoma

2012

Conference Publication

Mycobacteriosis in psittacines: a potential for zoonotic disease?

Palmieri, C., Roy, P., Dhillon, A. S., Della Salda, L. and Shivaprasad, H. L. (2012). Mycobacteriosis in psittacines: a potential for zoonotic disease?. 29th Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Pathology and the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, Uppsala Sweden, 7–10 September 2011. London United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2011.11.099

Mycobacteriosis in psittacines: a potential for zoonotic disease?

2012

Journal Article

Pathology of mycobacteriosis in birds

Shivaprasad, H. L. and Palmieri, C. (2012). Pathology of mycobacteriosis in birds. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 15 (1), 41-55. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2011.11.004

Pathology of mycobacteriosis in birds

2012

Journal Article

Use of electron microscopy to classify canine perivascular wall tumors

Palmieri, C., Avallone, G., Cimini, M., Roccabianca, P., Stefanello, D. and Della Salda, L. (2012). Use of electron microscopy to classify canine perivascular wall tumors. Veterinary Pathology, 50 (2), 226-233. doi: 10.1177/0300985812456213

Use of electron microscopy to classify canine perivascular wall tumors

2012

Conference Publication

Heat shock protein expression in canine osteosarcoma

Romanucci, M., D'Amato, G., Malatesta, D., Bongiovanni, L., Palmieri, C., Buracco, P., De Maria, R. and Della Salda, L. (2012). Heat shock protein expression in canine osteosarcoma. 29th Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Pathology and the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, Uppsala, Sweden, 7–10 September 2011. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2011.11.143

Heat shock protein expression in canine osteosarcoma

2012

Conference Publication

Role of beta-catenin in canine osteosarcoma

Bongiovanni, L., Mazzocchetti, F., Malatesta, D., Romanucci, M., Buracco, P., De Maria, R., Palmieri, C. and Della Salda, L. (2012). Role of beta-catenin in canine osteosarcoma. 29th Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Pathology and the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, Uppsala Sweden, 7–10 September 2011. London United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2011.11.043

Role of beta-catenin in canine osteosarcoma

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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