Faculty of Veterinary Science Research Areas

Parasitology and Cestode Vaccines

At the Parasitology/ Molecular Parasitology Units of the Department of Veterinary Science, a broad range of traditional, immunological and DNA-technological approaches are being exploited to study parasites and their relationships with their hosts.

Research Leaders:
Professor Ian Beveridge - Professor in Veterinary Parasitology
Professor Robin Gasser - Professor in Veterinary Parasitology
Professor Marshall Lightowlers - Professor and Principal Research Fellow with the National Health and Medical Research Council

Group Members:
Dr Bronwyn Campbell - Research Fellow
Dr Charles Gauci - Senior Research Officer in Molecular Parasitology
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid - Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Dr Craig Kyngdon - Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

For all enquiries regarding admission and application procedures, contact:

The Academic Programs Manager
Faculty of Veterinary Science
The University of Melbourne
Veterinary Preclinical Centre
Corner Park Drive and Flemington Road
Parkville
Victoria 3010
Telephone: +613 8344 7357
Facsimile: +613 8344 7374
Email: email form

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