Biography
My veterinary profession began with companion animal medicine and surgery for 12 years. Then a change in track to fish pathology and aquatic animal health diagnostic laboratory work. For 4 years in Hong Kong, I worked for the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, then near 17 years with Biosecurity Queensland working in disease surveillance and extension. Currently I am based with CSIRO Aquaculture Research, as a Veterinary Aquatic Pathologist, supporting research projects with histopathology and veterinary sciences. New horizonal expertise is focused on developing tools to mitigate and solve environmental health and stress pressures on aquaculture systems by enabling accurate ecotoxicology assessments and prevention for fish and shellfish farming.
Academic Qualifications
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1987
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
University of Sydney -
1997
Membership in Medicine and Management of Aquaculture Species
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists -
2011
Certified Fish Pathologist
American Fisheries Society - Fish Health Section -
2015
Fellowship in Veterinary Aquatic Animal Health
Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists -
2022
Masters of Science in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring
Ulster University Northern Ireland
Achievements and Awards
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2016-current
Registered Veterinary Specialist - Fish Health and Production
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - United Kingdom -
2016-current
Registered Veterinary Specialist - Queensland, Australia
Queensland Veterinary Surgeons Board
Current Roles
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Veterinary Aquatic Pathologist
Fish and shellfish disease diagnosis -
Aquaculture Biosecurity
Develop protocols that manage aquaculture disease risks
Professional Experiences
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2019-present
Senior Research Scientist - Veterinary Aquatic Pathologist
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation -
2013-2019
Senior Veterinary Pathologist - Aquaculture
Queensland Government, Dep. of Agriculture and Fisheries -
2007-2013
Principal Veterinary Officer - Aquatic Animal Biosecurity
Queensland Government - Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Dep. of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Dep. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry -
2003-2007
Veterinary Officer - Aquatic Animal Biosecurity
Queensland Government - Department of Primary Industries -
1999-2003
Fish Health Officer - Fish Diseases Laboratory
Hong Kong Government - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation
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