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Overview
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
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
- Postgraduate Diploma, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, Murdoch University
Works
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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:
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.
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:
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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:
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:
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
2000
Journal Article
Routes of transmission of wobbly possum disease
Perrott, MRF, Wilks, CR and Meers, J (2000). Routes of transmission of wobbly possum disease. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 48 (1), 3-8. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2000.36149
2000
Journal Article
A new papillomavirus of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) associated with typical wart-like papillomas
Perrott M.R.F., Meers J., Greening G.E., Farmer S.E., Lugton I.W. and Wilks C.R. (2000). A new papillomavirus of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) associated with typical wart-like papillomas. Archives of Virology, 145 (6), 1247-1255. doi: 10.1007/s007050070124
2000
Journal Article
Genomic variability of equine herpesvirus-5
Dunowska, M, Holloway, SA, Wilks, CR and Meers, J (2000). Genomic variability of equine herpesvirus-5. Archives of Virology, 145 (7), 1359-1371. doi: 10.1007/s007050070095
1999
Journal Article
Circovirus-like infection in a southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus)
Twentyman, CM, Alley, MR, Meers, J, Cooke, MM and Duignan, PJ (1999). Circovirus-like infection in a southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus). Avian Pathology, 28 (5), 513-516. doi: 10.1080/03079459994551
1999
Journal Article
Evaluation of serological, histological and immunocytochemical methods for the detection of infectious bursal disease virus infection in broiler flocks in New Zealand
Chai, YF, Meers, J and Christensen, NH (1999). Evaluation of serological, histological and immunocytochemical methods for the detection of infectious bursal disease virus infection in broiler flocks in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 47 (5), 175-179. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36138
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The Status of Lyssaviruses in Australia and Melanesia
Principal Advisor
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation of a novel flying fox retrovirus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lee McMichael
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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
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA SUBTYPE H5N1 IN DOMESTIC DUCKS AND THE RESEARCH-POLICY CONNECTION DURING H5N1 FIELD RESEARCH IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gomathy Palaniappan
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) infection in pigs in the Philippines and Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Conny Turni, Professor Chiara Palmieri
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
PATHOGENESIS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PORCINE CIRCOVIRUS TYPE 2 INFECTION IN AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Infection Dynamics of Novel Influenza A Viruses Isolated from Australian Pigs
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The molecular basis of the pathogenicity of Newcastle disease virus in chickens
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Australian bat coronaviruses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joerg Henning
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
CONSTRAINTS TO PRODUCTION OF VILLAGE CHICKENS IN TIMOR-LESTÉ
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joerg Henning
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Feathers for Diagnosis of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Ducks and Chickens
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Aspects of the epidemiology and pathobiology of Indonesian H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in domestic ducks
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joerg Henning
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2011
Master Philosophy
Molecular Characterisation and Expression of the H5 and N1 Genes of an Indonesian Avian Influenza Virus Isolate
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Timothy Mahony
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Pathogenesis and epidemiology of koala retrovirus
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Young
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2009
Master Philosophy
Developing diagnostic tools for Flying Fox (pteropid bats) serology
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Feline immunodeficiency virus: molecular subtyping and evaluation of potential prognostic indicators
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
The essential and nonessential genes of Bovine herpesvirus-1
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Timothy Mahony
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
The ecology of Hendra virus and Australian bat lyssavirus
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THERMOSTABLE I2 STRAIN OF NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS AS A RURAL VACCINE
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE COMPARATIVE VIRULENCE OF AUSTRALIA FOWL POX VIRUS ISOLATES
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Epidemiology of canine-mediated rabies in Nigeria
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Clark
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2021
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
INVESTIGATION OF NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AS A MEASUREMENT OF TISSUE OXYGEN SATURATION IN HORSES AND DOGS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart, Dr Wendy Goodwin
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation into Koala retrovirus (KoRV) pathogenesis through comparison of Queensland and South Australian koala populations
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological biomarkers of Hendra virus infection in Australian Flying-foxes (Pteropus spp.)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Steven Kopp
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Risk factors for virus excretion from a bat colony: An observational study of grey-headed flying foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) at Eastern Park, Geelong
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating Genetic Components of Meleagrid herpesvirus 1 for Viral Vector Applications for the Poultry Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Timothy Mahony
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
CHARACTERISATION OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF KOALA RETROVIRUS (KoRV)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Young
Media
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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