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

235 works between 1992 and 2024
All (235) Journal Article (128) Conference Publication (105) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (1)

201 - 220 of 235 works

2003

Conference Publication

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in New Zealand - should wild rabbits be concerned?

Henning, J., Davies, P.R., Meers, J., Pfeiffer, D. and Morris, R. (2003). Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in New Zealand - should wild rabbits be concerned?. Epidemiology and Animal Health Management Branch Seminar, Palmerston North, NZ, 10-11 April 2003. Palmerston North, NZ: NZVA.

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in New Zealand - should wild rabbits be concerned?

2003

Conference Publication

The ability of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus to survive under field conditions in New Zealand

Meers, J., Henning, J. and Davies, P. (2003). The ability of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus to survive under field conditions in New Zealand. 2nd Australian Virology Group Meeting, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, 2-6 December, 2003. Australia: The Aust. Socy for Microbiology.

The ability of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus to survive under field conditions in New Zealand

2003

Conference Publication

Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia

Kann, R. K., Kyaw-tanner, M. T. and Meers, J. (2003). Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia. Australian Virology Group 2003, Fraser Island, 2-6 December, 2003.

Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia

2003

Conference Publication

Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in the environment and the fole of inactivated virus in stimulating protective immunity in wild rabbits

Henning, J., Davies, P. and Meers, J. (2003). Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in the environment and the fole of inactivated virus in stimulating protective immunity in wild rabbits. 3rd International Wildlife Management Congress, Christchurch, NZ, 1-5 December 2003. New Zealand: AHB.

Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in the environment and the fole of inactivated virus in stimulating protective immunity in wild rabbits

2003

Conference Publication

Attitudes of farmers to rabbit haemorrhagic disease and other methods to control wild rabbits in New Zealand

Henning, J., Heuer, C. and Meers, J. (2003). Attitudes of farmers to rabbit haemorrhagic disease and other methods to control wild rabbits in New Zealand. 10th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE 10), Vina del Mar, Chile, 17-21 November, 2003.

Attitudes of farmers to rabbit haemorrhagic disease and other methods to control wild rabbits in New Zealand

2003

Conference Publication

Appropriate veterinary vaccines for developing countries

Spradbrow, P. and Meers, J. (2003). Appropriate veterinary vaccines for developing countries. AVG 2003, Fraser Island, 2-6 December 2003. Brisbane:

Appropriate veterinary vaccines for developing countries

2003

Conference Publication

Temporal and spatial population dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in a sparse rabbit population in New Zealand

Henning, J., Davies, P. and Meers, J. (2003). Temporal and spatial population dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in a sparse rabbit population in New Zealand. 3rd International Wildlife Management Congress, Christchurch, NZ, 1-5 December 2003. New Zealand: AHB.

Temporal and spatial population dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in a sparse rabbit population in New Zealand

2003

Conference Publication

Koala retrovirus (KoRV): An active endogenous retrovirus

Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2003). Koala retrovirus (KoRV): An active endogenous retrovirus. AVG 2003, Fraser Island, 2-6 December 2003. Brisbane:

Koala retrovirus (KoRV): An active endogenous retrovirus

2003

Conference Publication

The survivability of Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus under field conditions in New Zealand

Henning, J., Davies, P. R. and Meers, J. (2003). The survivability of Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus under field conditions in New Zealand. 10th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE 10), Vina del Mar, Chile, 17-21 November, 2003.

The survivability of Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus under field conditions in New Zealand

2002

Journal Article

Avian paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses isolated from mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) in New Zealand

Stanislawek, W.L., Wilks, C.R., Meers, J., Horner, G.W., Alexander, D.J., Manvell, R.J., Kattenbelt, J.A. and Gould, A.R. (2002). Avian paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses isolated from mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) in New Zealand. Archives of Virology, 147 (7), 1287-1302. doi: 10.1007/s00705-002-0818-2

Avian paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses isolated from mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) in New Zealand

2002

Journal Article

Molecular confirmation of an adenovirus in brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Thomson, Darelle, Meers, Joanne and Harrach, Balázs (2002). Molecular confirmation of an adenovirus in brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). Virus Research, 83 (1-2), 189-195. doi: 10.1016/S0168-1702(01)00437-3

Molecular confirmation of an adenovirus in brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)

2002

Journal Article

Equine respiratory viruses in foals in New Zealand

Dunowska, M, Wilks, CR, Studdert, MJ and Meers, J (2002). Equine respiratory viruses in foals in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 50 (4), 140-147. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2002.36300

Equine respiratory viruses in foals in New Zealand

2002

Journal Article

Viruses associated with outbreaks of equine respiratory disease in New Zealand

Dunowska, M, Wilks, CR, Studdert, MJ and Meers, J (2002). Viruses associated with outbreaks of equine respiratory disease in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 50 (4), 132-139. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2002.36299

Viruses associated with outbreaks of equine respiratory disease in New Zealand

2002

Conference Publication

Thermostable Newcastle disease vaccines for village chickens - The international impact of an Australian initiative

Spradbrow, P. B., Alders, R, Young, M., Meers, J. and Grimes, S. E. (2002). Thermostable Newcastle disease vaccines for village chickens - The international impact of an Australian initiative. 7th WPSA Asian Pacific Federation Conference & 12th Australian Poultry & Feed Convention, Gold Coast, Queensland, 6-10 October 2002. Brisbane, Australia: WPSA.

Thermostable Newcastle disease vaccines for village chickens - The international impact of an Australian initiative

2001

Journal Article

Influence of equine herpesvirus type 2 infection on monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 gene transcription in equine blood mononuclear cells

Dunowska, M., Meers, J., Johnson, R.D. and Wilks, C R (2001). Influence of equine herpesvirus type 2 infection on monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 gene transcription in equine blood mononuclear cells. Research in Veterinary Science, 71 (2), 111-113. doi: 10.1053/rvsc.2001.0493

Influence of equine herpesvirus type 2 infection on monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 gene transcription in equine blood mononuclear cells

2001

Journal Article

Characterisation of New Zealand isolates of infectious bursal disease virus

Chai, Y. F., Meers, J., Wilks, C. R. and Christensen, N. H. (2001). Characterisation of New Zealand isolates of infectious bursal disease virus. Archives of Virology, 146 (8), 1571-1580. doi: 10.1007/s007050170079

Characterisation of New Zealand isolates of infectious bursal disease virus

2001

Journal Article

A survey for paramyxoviruses in caged birds, wild birds, and poultry in New Zealand

Stanislawek, W.L., Meers, J., Wilks, C., Horner, G.W., Morgan, C. and Alexander, D.J. (2001). A survey for paramyxoviruses in caged birds, wild birds, and poultry in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 49 (1), 18-23. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2001.36197

A survey for paramyxoviruses in caged birds, wild birds, and poultry in New Zealand

2001

Conference Publication

Deduced amino acid sequence surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 Newcastle disease virus

Wambura, P. N., Meers, J. and Spradbrow, P. B. (2001). Deduced amino acid sequence surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 Newcastle disease virus. 3rd Veterinary Virology in Australian Conference, University of Sydney, 26-28th September 2001. Sydney:

Deduced amino acid sequence surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 Newcastle disease virus

2001

Conference Publication

Improving rural livelihoods through sustainable Newcastle Disease control in village chickens

Alders, R., Copland, J.W., Lobo, Q., Mata, B. V, Meers, J., Spradbrow, P. B. and Young, M.P. (2001). Improving rural livelihoods through sustainable Newcastle Disease control in village chickens. 10th Int. Conf. of the Assoc. of Institutions for Tropical Ve., Copenhagen, Denmark, 20-23 August 2001. Denmark:

Improving rural livelihoods through sustainable Newcastle Disease control in village chickens

2000

Journal Article

A neurological syndrome in a free-living population of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Perrott, MRF, Meers, J, Cooke, MM and Wilks, CR (2000). A neurological syndrome in a free-living population of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 48 (1), 9-15. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2000.36150

A neurological syndrome in a free-living population of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)

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 Philosophy

    The Status of Lyssaviruses in Australia and Melanesia

    Principal Advisor

  • 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 Francois-Rene Bertin, Dr Allison Stewart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Francois-Rene Bertin, Dr Allison Stewart

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a viral vector vaccine for Australian flying foxes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Timothy Mahony

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Characterisation of a novel flying fox retrovirus

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Timothy Mahony, 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

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  • 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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