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)

121 - 140 of 235 works

2009

Journal Article

Characteristics of Nipah virus and Hendra virus replication in different cell lines and their suitability for antiviral screening

Aljofan, Mohamad, Saubern, Simon, Meyer, Adam G., Marsh, Glenn, Meers, Joanne and Mungall, Bruce A. (2009). Characteristics of Nipah virus and Hendra virus replication in different cell lines and their suitability for antiviral screening. Virus Research, 142 (1-2), 92-99. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2009.01.014

Characteristics of Nipah virus and Hendra virus replication in different cell lines and their suitability for antiviral screening

2009

Conference Publication

Prevalences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)antibodies and H5 virus in small-scale commercial and backyard free-ranging duck enterprises in south east Asia

Henning, J., Wimbawa, H., Henning, K., Morton, J. and Meers, J. (2009). Prevalences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)antibodies and H5 virus in small-scale commercial and backyard free-ranging duck enterprises in south east Asia. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 12, Durban, South Africa, 9-14 August 2009. Australasian e-library of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: SciQuest.

Prevalences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)antibodies and H5 virus in small-scale commercial and backyard free-ranging duck enterprises in south east Asia

2009

Conference Publication

Diversity of the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase genes from Indonesian H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus isolates

Wibawa, H., Wong, F., Bingham, J., Davies, K., Stevens, V., Pye, T., Ha, W., Lowther, S., Selleck, P., Henning, J., Junaidi, A., Middleton, D., Daniels P and Meers, J. (2009). Diversity of the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase genes from Indonesian H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus isolates. 5th Australian Virology Group Meeting, Lorne, VIC, Australia, 13-17 December 2009.

Diversity of the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase genes from Indonesian H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus isolates

2009

Conference Publication

Bats don't know boundaries - implications of international movements of flying foxes for conservation and disease risk management

Breed, A. C., Smith, C. S., Meers, J., Olival, K. J., Plowright, R. K. and Field, H. E. (2009). Bats don't know boundaries - implications of international movements of flying foxes for conservation and disease risk management. First International Symposium on Bat Migration, Berlin, Germany, January 16-18.

Bats don't know boundaries - implications of international movements of flying foxes for conservation and disease risk management

2009

Conference Publication

The role of moving duck flocks in the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Vietnam and Indonesia

Henning, J., Henning, K., Vu, Le Tri, Yulianto, Didik and Meers, J. (2009). The role of moving duck flocks in the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Vietnam and Indonesia. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 12, Durban, South Africa, 9-14 August 2009. Australasian e-library of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: SciQuest.

The role of moving duck flocks in the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Vietnam and Indonesia

2009

Conference Publication

Risk factors associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam in the face of vaccination programs

Henning, J., Henning, K. A., Pfeiffer, D. U., Morton, J. and Meers, J. (2009). Risk factors associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam in the face of vaccination programs. 12th Symposium of the International Society on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE12), Durban, South Africa, 9-14 August 2009. New Zealand: SciQuest.

Risk factors associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam in the face of vaccination programs

2008

Journal Article

The essential and non-essential genes of Bovine herpesvirus 1

Robinson, Karl E., Meers, Joanne, Gravel, Jennifer L., McCarthy, Fiona M. and Mahony, Timothy J. (2008). The essential and non-essential genes of Bovine herpesvirus 1. Journal of General Virology, 89 (11), 2851-2863. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.2008/002501-0

The essential and non-essential genes of Bovine herpesvirus 1

2008

Journal Article

Mortality patterns over 3 years in a sparse population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand, with an emphasis on rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD)

Henning, Joerg, Pfeiffer, Dirk U., Davies, Peter R., Stevenson, Mark A. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Mortality patterns over 3 years in a sparse population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand, with an emphasis on rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD). Eurpoean Journal of Wildlife Research, 54 (4), 619-626. doi: 10.1007/s10344-008-0187-6

Mortality patterns over 3 years in a sparse population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand, with an emphasis on rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD)

2008

Journal Article

Training veterinary personnel for effective identification and diagnosis of exotic animal diseases

Kerwick, Carmel M., Meers, Joanne and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2008). Training veterinary personnel for effective identification and diagnosis of exotic animal diseases. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 35 (2), 255-261. doi: 10.3138/jvme.35.2.255

Training veterinary personnel for effective identification and diagnosis of exotic animal diseases

2008

Journal Article

Virus invades the koala genome

Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2008). Virus invades the koala genome. Australasian Science, 29 (5), 30-31.

Virus invades the koala genome

2008

Conference Publication

Henipavirus infection dynamics in a north Queensland flying-fox population

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E. and Meers, J. (2008). Henipavirus infection dynamics in a north Queensland flying-fox population. Proceedings of the Australian Biosecurity CRC Annual Workshop, Bangkok, Thailand, May.

Henipavirus infection dynamics in a north Queensland flying-fox population

2008

Journal Article

Biology and evolution of the endogenous koala retrovirus

Tarlinton, Rachael Eugenie, Meers, Joanne and Young, Paul R. (2008). Biology and evolution of the endogenous koala retrovirus. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 65 (21), 3413-3421. doi: 10.1007/s00018-008-8499-y

Biology and evolution of the endogenous koala retrovirus

2008

Conference Publication

Epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam

Meers, Joanne, Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Purnomo, Putut, Henning, Kate, Ha, Nguyen Truc and Long, Ngo Thanh (2008). Epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam. AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Australia, 25-30 May 2008. Australia: Australian Veterinary Association Ltd.

Epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam

2008

Conference Publication

Maintenance and Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Backyard and Small-scale Commercial Poultry Production Systems in South-East Asia

Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Purnomo, P., Hall, Kate, Ha, T., Long, N.T., Sunn, K. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Maintenance and Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Backyard and Small-scale Commercial Poultry Production Systems in South-East Asia. XXIII World’s Poultry Congress 2008, Brisbane, Australia, 30 June - 4 July 2008. Brisbane: World's Poultry Science Association.

Maintenance and Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Backyard and Small-scale Commercial Poultry Production Systems in South-East Asia

2008

Journal Article

Limitations and Opportunities for Village chicken Production in Myanmar

Henning, Joerg, Pym, Robert A., Hla, T., Kyaw, S., Kyaw, N., aung, K.M. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Limitations and Opportunities for Village chicken Production in Myanmar. Myanmar Veterinary Journal, 11 (1), 1-13.

Limitations and Opportunities for Village chicken Production in Myanmar

2008

Conference Publication

Prevalence of Koala retrovirus in wild koalas in Australia

Simmons, G., Meers, J. and Young, P. (2008). Prevalence of Koala retrovirus in wild koalas in Australia. 20th International Workshop on Retroviral Pathogenesis, Toronto, Canada, 12–16 November 2008.

Prevalence of Koala retrovirus in wild koalas in Australia

2008

Journal Article

Mortality rates adjusted for unobserved deaths and associations with Newcastle disease virus serology among unvaccinated village chickens in Myanmar

Henning, Joerg, Morton, John M., Hla, T. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Mortality rates adjusted for unobserved deaths and associations with Newcastle disease virus serology among unvaccinated village chickens in Myanmar. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 85 (3-4), 241-252. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2008.01.014

Mortality rates adjusted for unobserved deaths and associations with Newcastle disease virus serology among unvaccinated village chickens in Myanmar

2008

Conference Publication

The epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam: Investigations into the maintenance and transmission of HPAI in backyard and small-scale commercial duck farms

Henning, J., Wibawa, H., Purnomo, P. D., Henning, K., Truc, Ha, Long, N. T. and Meers, J. (2008). The epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam: Investigations into the maintenance and transmission of HPAI in backyard and small-scale commercial duck farms. Conference on Research Activities on Avian Influenza and Other Transboundary Animal Diseases in South-East Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-22 January 2008.

The epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam: Investigations into the maintenance and transmission of HPAI in backyard and small-scale commercial duck farms

2008

Conference Publication

Assessing the risk of henipavirus outbreaks in Australia

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, S. C. and Meers, J. (2008). Assessing the risk of henipavirus outbreaks in Australia. International Ecohealth Forum, Merida, Mexico, December 1-5.

Assessing the risk of henipavirus outbreaks in Australia

2008

Journal Article

Molecular Characterisation of Field Isolates of Newcastle Disease Virus in Myanmar

Meers, Joanne, Seddon, Jennifer, Hla, T., Lwin, K.O., Thein, W.Z., Kyi, T.A., Kyaw-Tanner, Myat T. and Henning, Joerg (2008). Molecular Characterisation of Field Isolates of Newcastle Disease Virus in Myanmar. Myanmar Veterinary Journal, 11 (1), 15-19.

Molecular Characterisation of Field Isolates of Newcastle Disease Virus in Myanmar

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

    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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Characterisation of a novel flying fox retrovirus

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Timothy Mahony, 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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