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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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2006
Conference Publication
A dangerous inheritance: Retroviral invasion of the koala genome.
Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2006). A dangerous inheritance: Retroviral invasion of the koala genome.. Workshop on endogenous retroviruses and retroelements, Mystic, USA, 7-9 Sept, 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Genorne sequence of the thermostable Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) reveals a possible phenotypic locus
Kattenbelt, J. A., Meers, J. and Gould, A. R. (2006). Genorne sequence of the thermostable Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) reveals a possible phenotypic locus. Veterinary Microbiology, 114 (1-2), 134-141. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2005.10.041
2006
Journal Article
Determination of organ tropism of Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) by virus isolation and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction
Wambura, P, Meers, J and Spradbrow, P (2006). Determination of organ tropism of Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) by virus isolation and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Veterinary Research Communications, 30 (6), 697-706. doi: 10.1007/s11259-006-3291-7
2006
Journal Article
Temporal dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus infection in a low-density population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand
Henning, J., Pfeiffer, D. U., Davies, P. R., Meers, J. and Morris, R. S. (2006). Temporal dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus infection in a low-density population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand. Wildlife Research, 33 (4), 293-303. doi: 10.1071/WR03059
2006
Conference Publication
Koala Retrovirus: Search for an ancestor virus and investigation of disease associations
Simmons, G . S., Tarlinton, R. E., Young, P. R. and Meers, J. (2006). Koala Retrovirus: Search for an ancestor virus and investigation of disease associations. Veterinary Virology Conference 2006, BIO21 Institute, Melbourne University, 27-29th September 2006. Melbourne, Vic.: The University of Melbourne.
2006
Journal Article
Evaluation of immune effects of fowlpox vaccine strains and field isolates
Wang, JN, Meers, J, Spradbrow, PB and Robinson, WF (2006). Evaluation of immune effects of fowlpox vaccine strains and field isolates. Veterinary Microbiology, 116 (1-3), 106-119. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2006.03.012
2006
Conference Publication
Assessing Newcastle disease vaccines for use in village flocks
Meers, J and Spradbrow, P. (2006). Assessing Newcastle disease vaccines for use in village flocks. Innovation: Reshaping Veterinary Epidemiology, Cairns Convention Centre, 6-11 August 2006. Queensland: Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forrestry.
2006
Conference Publication
Controlled trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and management changes in village chickens in Myanmar
Henning, J., Morton, J. M., Hla, T. and Meers, J. (2006). Controlled trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and management changes in village chickens in Myanmar. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 6-11 August 2006. New Zealand:
2006
Journal Article
Development of a cell culture method for quantal assay of strain I-2 of Newcastle disease virus
Wambura, P, Meers, J and Spradbrow, P (2006). Development of a cell culture method for quantal assay of strain I-2 of Newcastle disease virus. Veterinary Research Communications, 30 (6), 689-696. doi: 10.1007/s11259-006-3299-z
2006
Conference Publication
Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus in Australian dogs
Kyaw-tanner, M T, Bensink, Z., Burgess, G. W., Smith, L, Zwijnenberg, J.G. and Meers, J (2006). Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus in Australian dogs. Veterinary Virology Conference 2006, BIO21 Institute, Melbourne University, 27-29 September 2006. Melbourne: The University of Melbourne.
2005
Journal Article
Exposure of rabbits to ultraviolet light-inactivated rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) and subsequent challenge with virulent virus
Henning, J., Meers, J. and Davies, P. R. (2005). Exposure of rabbits to ultraviolet light-inactivated rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) and subsequent challenge with virulent virus. Epidemiology and Infection, 133 (4), 731-735. doi: 10.1017/S0950268805003754
2005
Journal Article
Real-time reverse transcriptase PCR for the endogenous koala retrovirus reveals an association between plasma viral load and neoplastic disease in koalas
Tarlinton, Rachael, Meers, Joanne, Hanger, Jon and Young, Paul (2005). Real-time reverse transcriptase PCR for the endogenous koala retrovirus reveals an association between plasma viral load and neoplastic disease in koalas. Journal of General Virology, 86 (3), 783-787. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.80547-0
2005
Journal Article
Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) in the environment
Henning, J., Meers, J., Davies, P. R. and Morris, R. S. (2005). Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) in the environment. Epidemiology and Infection, 133 (4), 719-730. doi: 10.1017/S0950268805003766
2005
Conference Publication
Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas
Simmons, G., Markey, B., Tarlinton, R. E., Hanger, J., Timms, P., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Queensland, 8 December 2005. Gatton, Queensland: NRAVS Faculty.
2005
Conference Publication
Koala retrovirus (KoRV): Endogenization in action?
Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E., Meers, J., Hanger, J. and McKee, J. J. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV): Endogenization in action?. International Congress of Virology, San Francisco, 23-27 July, 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Koala Retrovirus (KoRV): Implications for koala management
Tarlinton, R. E., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2005). Koala Retrovirus (KoRV): Implications for koala management. 2005 Conference of The Australian Association of Veterinary Conservation Biologists, Gold Coast, Qld, 18-19 May 2005. Australia: Australian Veterinary Association.
2005
Conference Publication
Molecular subtyping of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in cats in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Kann, R., Seddon, J., Kyaw-Tanner, M. and Meers, J. (2005). Molecular subtyping of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in cats in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 3rd Australasian Virology Group Scientific Meeting, Phillip Island, Australia, 9-12 December 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Molecular subtyping of Feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Kann, R.K., Seddon, J., Kyaw-tanner, M. T. and Meers, J. (2005). Molecular subtyping of Feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Queensland, 8 December 2005. Gatton, Queensland: NRAVS Faculty.
2005
Conference Publication
Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas
Simmons, Greg, Markey, B., Tarlinton, R., Hanger, J., Timms, P., Meers, J. and Young, P. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas. 3rd Australasian Virology Group Scientific Meeting, Cowes, Phillip Island, VIC, Australia, 9-12 December 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
What is the risk of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes
Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, S. and Meers, J. (2005). What is the risk of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes. Annual meeting of Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Nairn, Scotlan, March.
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 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
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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
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
Feathers for Diagnosis of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Ducks and Chickens
Principal Advisor
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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
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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