Professor Joanne Meers
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Joanne Meers

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Background

Dr Meers is a Professor in Veterinary Virology in the School of Veterinary Science.

Dr Meers' research has focused on a variety of viruses of veterinary importance including viruses of both domestic and native animal species. Her research interests include viral diseases of livestock in developing countries including Newcastle disease and avian influenza, koala retrovirus, feline immunodeficiency virus and canine parvovirus.

Availability

Professor Joanne Meers is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Veterinary sciences Veterinary virology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
  • Postgraduate Diploma, University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Murdoch University

Search Professor Joanne Meers’s works on UQ eSpace

230 works between 1992 and 2023
All (230) Journal Article (127) Conference Publication (102) Edited Outputs (1)

21 - 40 of 230 works

2020

Journal Article

Novel insights into viral infection and oncogenesis from Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) infection of HEK293T cells

Sarker, Nishat, Tarlinton, Rachael, Owen, Helen, David Emes, Richard, Seddon, Jennifer, Simmons, Greg and Meers, Joanne (2020). Novel insights into viral infection and oncogenesis from Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) infection of HEK293T cells. Gene, 733 144366, 144366. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.144366

Novel insights into viral infection and oncogenesis from Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) infection of HEK293T cells

2020

Journal Article

Pathological findings in koala retrovirus-positive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) from northern and southern Australia

Fabijan, J., Sarker, N., Speight, N., Owen, H., Meers, J., Simmons, G., Seddon, J., Emes, R. D., Tarlinton, R., Hemmatzadeh, F., Woolford, L. and Trott, D. J. (2020). Pathological findings in koala retrovirus-positive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) from northern and southern Australia. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 176, 50-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2020.02.003

Pathological findings in koala retrovirus-positive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) from northern and southern Australia

2019

Journal Article

Distinct lineages of feline parvovirus associated with epizootic outbreaks in Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates

Van Brussel, Kate, Carrai, Maura, Lin, Carrie, Kelman, Mark, Setyo, Laura, Aberdein, Danielle, Brailey, Juliana, Lawler, Michelle, Maher, Simone, Plaganyi, Ildiko, Lewis, Emily, Hawkswell, Adele, Allison, Andrew B., Meers, Joanne, Martella, Vito, Beatty, Julia A., Holmes, Edward C., Decaro, Nicola and Barrs, Vanessa R. (2019). Distinct lineages of feline parvovirus associated with epizootic outbreaks in Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Viruses, 11 (12) 1155, 1155. doi: 10.3390/v11121155

Distinct lineages of feline parvovirus associated with epizootic outbreaks in Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates

2019

Journal Article

Optimizing dissection, sample collection and cell isolation protocols for frugivorous bats

Irving, Aaron T., Ng, Justin H. J., Boyd, Victoria, Dutertre, Charles-Antoine, Ginhoux, Florent, Dekkers, Milou H., Meers, Joanne, Field, Hume E., Crameri, Gary and Wang, Lin-Fa (2019). Optimizing dissection, sample collection and cell isolation protocols for frugivorous bats. Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 11 (1) 2041-210X.13325, 150-158. doi: 10.1111/2041-210X.13325

Optimizing dissection, sample collection and cell isolation protocols for frugivorous bats

2019

Journal Article

Genetic diversity of Koala retrovirus env gene subtypes: insights into northern and southern koala populations

Sarker, Nishat, Fabijan, Jessica, Seddon, Jennifer, Tarlinton, Rachael, Owen, Helen, Simmons, Greg, Thia, Joshua, Blanchard, Adam Mark, Speight, Natasha, Kaler, Jasmeet, Emes, Richard David, Woolford, Lucy, Trott, Darren, Hemmatzadeh, Farhid and Meers, Joanne (2019). Genetic diversity of Koala retrovirus env gene subtypes: insights into northern and southern koala populations. Journal of General Virology, 100 (9), 1328-1339. doi: 10.1099/jgv.0.001304

Genetic diversity of Koala retrovirus env gene subtypes: insights into northern and southern koala populations

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2019

Journal Article

Hematology and plasma biochemistry of wild spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) in Australia

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, McKeown, Adam, Sanchez, Cecilia, Mayer, David, Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2019). Hematology and plasma biochemistry of wild spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) in Australia. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 55 (2), 449-454. doi: 10.7589/2018-04-096

Hematology and plasma biochemistry of wild spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) in Australia

2019

Journal Article

A novel Australian flying-fox retrovirus shares an evolutionary ancestor with Koala, Gibbon and Melomys gamma-retroviruses

McMichael, L., Smith, C., Gordon, A., Agnihotri, K., Meers, J. and Oakey, J. (2019). A novel Australian flying-fox retrovirus shares an evolutionary ancestor with Koala, Gibbon and Melomys gamma-retroviruses. Virus Genes, 55 (3), 421-424. doi: 10.1007/s11262-019-01653-3

A novel Australian flying-fox retrovirus shares an evolutionary ancestor with Koala, Gibbon and Melomys gamma-retroviruses

2018

Journal Article

Shelter-housed cats show no evidence of faecal shedding of canine parvovirus DNA

Byrne, P., Beatty, J. A., Šlapeta, J., Corley, S. W., Lyons, R. E., McMichael, L., Kyaw-Tanner, M. T., Dung, P. T., Decaro, N., Meers, J. and Barrs, V. R. (2018). Shelter-housed cats show no evidence of faecal shedding of canine parvovirus DNA. Veterinary Journal, 239, 54-58. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.08.005

Shelter-housed cats show no evidence of faecal shedding of canine parvovirus DNA

2018

Journal Article

Degradation and remobilization of endogenous retroviruses by recombination during the earliest stages of a germ-line invasion

Löber, Ulrike, Hobbs, Matthew, Dayaram, Anisha, Tsangaras, Kyriakos, Jones, Kiersten, Alquezar-Planas, David E., Ishida, Yasuko, Meers, Joanne, Mayer, Jens, Quedenau, Claudia, Chen, Wei, Johnson, Rebecca N., Timms, Peter, Young, Paul R., Roca, Alfred L. and Greenwood, Alex D. (2018). Degradation and remobilization of endogenous retroviruses by recombination during the earliest stages of a germ-line invasion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115 (34), 8609-8614. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1807598115

Degradation and remobilization of endogenous retroviruses by recombination during the earliest stages of a germ-line invasion

2018

Journal Article

Identification of stable reference genes for quantitative PCR in koalas

Sarker, N., Fabijan, J., Emes, R. D., Hemmatzadeh, F., Meers, J., Moreton, J., Owen, H., Seddon, J. M., Simmons, G., Speight, N., Trott, D., Woolford, L. and Tarlinton, R. E. (2018). Identification of stable reference genes for quantitative PCR in koalas. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 3364, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-21723-0

Identification of stable reference genes for quantitative PCR in koalas

2018

Journal Article

Prevalence and risk factors associated with gross pulmonary lesions in slaughtered pigs in smallholder and commercial farms in two provinces in the Philippines

Alawneh, John I., Parke, Christopher R., Lapuz, Eduardo J., David, Jose E., Basinang, Voltaire G., Baluyut, Augusto S., Barnes, Tamsin S., Villar, Edwin C., Lopez, Minnie L., Meers, Joanne and Blackall, Patrick J. (2018). Prevalence and risk factors associated with gross pulmonary lesions in slaughtered pigs in smallholder and commercial farms in two provinces in the Philippines. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 5 (FEB) 7, 7. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00007

Prevalence and risk factors associated with gross pulmonary lesions in slaughtered pigs in smallholder and commercial farms in two provinces in the Philippines

2018

Conference Publication

Utilizing sociology in understanding the adoption of record keeping among smallholder pig farmers in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Allam, A.G., Palaniappan, G., Barnes, T. S., Lantican, T. L., Lapuz, E. L., Alvaran, P. J., Villar, E. C., Baluyut, A., Blackall, P. J., DeCastro, R., Domingo, R., Ignacio, C., Mananggit, M., Meneses, S. M., Meers, J., Palmieri, C. and Parke, C. (2018). Utilizing sociology in understanding the adoption of record keeping among smallholder pig farmers in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 55th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention, Philippines Society of Animal Science, Davo City, Philippines, 16-19 October 2018.

Utilizing sociology in understanding the adoption of record keeping among smallholder pig farmers in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

2018

Conference Publication

Using participatory methods to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Barnes, T. S., Alvaran, P. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2018). Using participatory methods to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Second PENAPH Technical Conference, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 10 -12 January 2018.

Using participatory methods to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

2018

Conference Publication

Pigs and people: building an understanding on nipple drinker system adoption in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Allam, A. G., Palaniappan, G., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Alvaran, P. J, Lantican, T. L. D, Parke, C. R, Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R. D., Mananggit, M. R., Meneses, S. M. A., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2018). Pigs and people: building an understanding on nipple drinker system adoption in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Second PENAPH Technical Conference, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 10-12 January 2018.

Pigs and people: building an understanding on nipple drinker system adoption in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

2018

Conference Publication

Using lung scoring as a tool to evaluate thoracic lesions in pigs from selected slaughterhouses in the province of Batangas, Philippines

Alvaran, P. J., Barnes, T. S., Parke, C. R., Lajarca, A, Villarha, L., Rosales, J. S., Moog, S. J., Last, J., Tolentino, J., Abe, F. S., Lantican, T. L. D., Allam, A. G., Lapuz, E. L., Mananggit, M. R., de Castro, R., Baluyut, A. S., Ignacio, C., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Palaniappan, G., Alawneh, J. I., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2018). Using lung scoring as a tool to evaluate thoracic lesions in pigs from selected slaughterhouses in the province of Batangas, Philippines. 25th Pig International Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Chongqing, China, 11-14 June 2018.

Using lung scoring as a tool to evaluate thoracic lesions in pigs from selected slaughterhouses in the province of Batangas, Philippines

2017

Journal Article

Emergence of canine parvovirus subtype 2b (CPV-2b) infections in Australian dogs

Clark, Nicholas J, Seddon, Jennifer M, Kyaw-Tanner, Myat, Al-Alawneh, John, Harper, Gavin, McDonagh, Phillip and Meers, Joanne (2017). Emergence of canine parvovirus subtype 2b (CPV-2b) infections in Australian dogs. Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases, 58, 50-55. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2017.12.013

Emergence of canine parvovirus subtype 2b (CPV-2b) infections in Australian dogs

2017

Journal Article

Physiological stress and Hendra virus in flying-foxes (Pteropus spp.), Australia

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, Smith, Craig, Mayer, David, Smith, Ian, Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2017). Physiological stress and Hendra virus in flying-foxes (Pteropus spp.), Australia. PLoS One, 12 (8) e0182171, e0182171. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182171

Physiological stress and Hendra virus in flying-foxes (Pteropus spp.), Australia

2017

Journal Article

An Australian Newcastle disease virus with a virulent fusion protein cleavage site produces minimal pathogenicity in chickens

Bergfeld, Jemma, Meers, Joanne, Bingham, John, Harper, Jennifer, Payne, Jean, Lowther, Sue, Marsh, Glenn, Tachedjian, Mary and Middleton, Deborah (2017). An Australian Newcastle disease virus with a virulent fusion protein cleavage site produces minimal pathogenicity in chickens. Veterinary Pathology, 54 (4), 649-660. doi: 10.1177/0300985817705173

An Australian Newcastle disease virus with a virulent fusion protein cleavage site produces minimal pathogenicity in chickens

2017

Journal Article

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in feathers: tropism and pathology of virus-infected feathers of infected ducks and chickens

Nuradji, H., Bingham, J., Payne, J., Harper, J., Lowther, S., Wibawa, H., Long, N. T. and Meers, J. (2017). Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in feathers: tropism and pathology of virus-infected feathers of infected ducks and chickens. Veterinary Pathology, 54 (2), 226-233. doi: 10.1177/0300985816666608

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in feathers: tropism and pathology of virus-infected feathers of infected ducks and chickens

2017

Conference Publication

Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia

Turni, C., Barnes, T. S., Meers, J., Parke, C., Singh, R., Yee, S., Templeton, J., Mone, N. K., McKenzie, P. and Blackall, P. J. (2017). Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, Brisbane, Queensland, 20-22 November 2017.

Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Saving the endangered Spectacled flying fox from annual tick paralysis mortality events:
    Threatened Species Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Reduction in tick paralysis mortalities of the endangered spectacled flying fox
    WIRES National Grant Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Carcass disposal destroy and let lie research
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Epidemiology of retroviral infections of flying-foxes ...does infection predispose flying-foxes to infection and excretion of Hendra virus?
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Investigation of causal etiologies of cleft palate neonatal mass mortality events of the endangered Spectacled flying-fox in Far North Queensland's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
    Annandale Bequest
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    The Status of Lyssaviruses in Bats of Australia and Melanesia
    Australia & Pacific Science Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Engineering a nanovaccine for cost-effective influenza poultry vaccination
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Canine parvovirus in shelter cats
    MSD (Australia) Pty Ltd
    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
    Horse owners' attitudes towards Hendra vaccination
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Use of nanotechnology to improve the thermostability of I-2 vaccine for Newcastle Disease protection in developing countries
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    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
    Improving livelihoods of small-scale livestock producers in the central dry zone through research on animal production and health in Myanmar
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Adoption Study: Control of Newcastle disease and identification of major constraints in village chicken productions systems in Myanmar (AH/2002/042)
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Review of AH/2004/040: The epidemiology, pathogenesis and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Master seed of 1-2 ND vaccine
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Retroviral invasion of the koala genome: prevalence, transmission and role in immunosuppressive disease
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Integrated molecular and cellular imaging facility for animal health research and consulting at UQ Gatton campus
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Koala disease research program - koala retrovirus (KoRV)
    Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Identification of constraints in village chicken production in Timor Leste
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Deltavision Core deconvolution microscope
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Retroviral invasion of the koala genome: Where did it come from and what is it doing now that its there?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2021
    Maintenance of Newcastle Disease master seed vaccine strains
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Estimation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Two FIV PCR Assays (Fort Dodge novated to Boehringer Ingelheim)
    Fort Dodge Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    The epidemiology, pathogenesis and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Travel Grant - Brisbane to Yogyakarta
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Control of Newcastle Disease and Identification of Major Constraints in Village Chicken Production Systems in Myanmar
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Molecular Typing of Canine Parvovirus in Australia
    Fort Dodge Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Proposed Workshiop in Lao PDR on I-2 Newcastle Disease Vaccine Production and Quality Control
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Development Of A Feline Model For HIV Infection And A Prognostic Marker For Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Understanding the role of a newly recognised retrovirus in the induction of cancer and immunosuppressive disease in koalas
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Travel Grant - Control of Newcastle disease and identification of major constraints in village chicken production in Myanmar
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2008
    Maintain I2 Vaccine Master Seed
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Molecular Typing of Feline Immunodeficiency Viruses in Australia
    Fort Dodge Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2007
    Control of Newcastle disease and identification of major constraints in village chicken production systems in Myanmar
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Molecular characterisation of wobbly possum disease virus, a newly described virus of brushtail possums
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Improving capacity to control Newcastle disease and duck plague in village poultry
    AusAID-Australian Agency for International Development
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The effect of vaccination against Peats Ridge type strains of Newcastle disease virus
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 2001
    Investigations into the control of Newcastle disease in village chickens
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Joanne Meers is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Status of Lyssaviruses in Australia and Melanesia

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Maternal Antibody Decline and Natural Acquisition of Positive Titres to Flaviviruses in Foals

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor François-René Bertin, Dr Allison Stewart

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Characterisation of a novel flying fox retrovirus

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lee McMichael

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Oncogenic and Immunosuppresive Potency of Novel Flying Fox Gammaretrovirus : Uncover The Species-Shifting of Bat Virus Origin

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Deanne Whitworth, Dr Lee McMichael

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Joanne Meers directly for media enquiries about:

  • Animals - viral diseases
  • Avian flu
  • Avian viral diseases
  • Bird flu
  • Birds - viral diseases
  • Veterinary virology
  • Virology - veterinary
  • Viruses - animals
  • Viruses - birds

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