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)

221 - 235 of 235 works

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)

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

A new papillomavirus of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) associated with typical wart-like papillomas

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

Genomic variability of equine herpesvirus-5

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

Evaluation of serological, histological and immunocytochemical methods for the detection of infectious bursal disease virus infection in broiler flocks in New Zealand

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

Circovirus-like infection in a southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus)

1999

Journal Article

Isolation of equine herpesvirus type 5 in New Zealand

Dunowska, M, Meers, J and Wilks, CR (1999). Isolation of equine herpesvirus type 5 in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 47 (2), 44-46. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36109

Isolation of equine herpesvirus type 5 in New Zealand

1998

Journal Article

Genetic typing of pestiviruses from New Zealand

Vilcek, S, Bjorklund, HV, Horner, GW, Meers, J and Belak, S (1998). Genetic typing of pestiviruses from New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 46 (1), 35-37. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1998.36048

Genetic typing of pestiviruses from New Zealand

1997

Journal Article

A survey for torovirus in New Zealand cats with protruding nictitating membranes

Smith, CH, Meers, J, Wilks, CR, Rice, M and Jones, BR (1997). A survey for torovirus in New Zealand cats with protruding nictitating membranes. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 45 (2), 41-43. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1997.35987

A survey for torovirus in New Zealand cats with protruding nictitating membranes

1995

Journal Article

Quantification of Lymphadenopathy in Experimentally-Induced Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-Infection in Domestic Cats

Delfierro, GM, Meers, J, Thomas, J, Chadwick, B, Park, HS and Robinson, WF (1995). Quantification of Lymphadenopathy in Experimentally-Induced Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-Infection in Domestic Cats. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 46 (1-2), 3-12. doi: 10.1016/0165-2427(94)07001-N

Quantification of Lymphadenopathy in Experimentally-Induced Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-Infection in Domestic Cats

1993

Conference Publication

Genetic-Variation Between Isolates of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Over Time in a Single Cat with Naturally Acquired Infection

Greene, WK, Meers, J, Carnegie, PR and Robinson, WF (1993). Genetic-Variation Between Isolates of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Over Time in a Single Cat with Naturally Acquired Infection. NEW YORK: WILEY-LISS.

Genetic-Variation Between Isolates of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Over Time in a Single Cat with Naturally Acquired Infection

1993

Journal Article

Feline immunodeficiency virus infection: plasma, but not peripheral blood mononuclear cell virus titer is influenced by zidovudine and cyclosporine

Meers J., del Fierro G.M., Cope R.B., Park H.S., Greene W.K. and Robinson W.F. (1993). Feline immunodeficiency virus infection: plasma, but not peripheral blood mononuclear cell virus titer is influenced by zidovudine and cyclosporine. Archives of Virology, 132 (1-2), 67-81. doi: 10.1007/BF01309844

Feline immunodeficiency virus infection: plasma, but not peripheral blood mononuclear cell virus titer is influenced by zidovudine and cyclosporine

1993

Journal Article

Nucleotide sequences of Australian isolates of the feline immunodeficiency virus: comparison with other feline lentiviruses

Greene W.K., Meers J., Chadwick B., Carnegie P.R. and Robinson W.F. (1993). Nucleotide sequences of Australian isolates of the feline immunodeficiency virus: comparison with other feline lentiviruses. Archives of Virology, 132 (3-4), 369-379. doi: 10.1007/BF01309546

Nucleotide sequences of Australian isolates of the feline immunodeficiency virus: comparison with other feline lentiviruses

1993

Journal Article

The detection and quantification of feline immunodeficiency provirus in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using the polymerase chain reaction

Lawson M., Meers J., Blechynden L., Robinson W., Greene W. and Carnegie P. (1993). The detection and quantification of feline immunodeficiency provirus in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using the polymerase chain reaction. Veterinary Microbiology, 38 (1-2), 11-21. doi: 10.1016/0378-1135(93)90071-E

The detection and quantification of feline immunodeficiency provirus in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using the polymerase chain reaction

1993

Journal Article

Extensive sequence variation of feline immunodeficiency virus env genes in isolates from naturally infected cats

Greene W.K., Meers J., del Fierro G., Carnegie P.R. and Robinson W.F. (1993). Extensive sequence variation of feline immunodeficiency virus env genes in isolates from naturally infected cats. Archives of Virology, 133 (1-2), 51-62. doi: 10.1007/BF01309743

Extensive sequence variation of feline immunodeficiency virus env genes in isolates from naturally infected cats

1992

Journal Article

Feline immunodeficiency virus: quantification in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and isolation from plasma of infected cats

Meers J., Robinson W.F., del Fierro G.M., Scoones M.A. and Lawson M.A. (1992). Feline immunodeficiency virus: quantification in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and isolation from plasma of infected cats. Archives of Virology, 127 (1-4), 233-243. doi: 10.1007/BF01309587

Feline immunodeficiency virus: quantification in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and isolation from plasma of infected cats

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 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

  • 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

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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