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Andrew is a veterinarian and researcher with expertise in wildlife population health, host-parasite evolution and parasite ecology. He has extensive experience in field research of wild vertebrates in Australia and Papua New Guinea and draws together knowledge of animal health and evolutionary biology to understand how animal pathogens (protists, bacteria and viruses) evolve in natural ecosystems. Andrew has expertise in the processes by which disease can become a threatening process for endangered species and has published on diverse topics relating to wildlife health including toxic invasive plants, novel pathogens, parasite evolution and disease ecology.
Research Interests
- Clinical pathologies
- Wildlife population health
- Conservation biology and ecology
- Anthropogenic changes to ecosystems
- Natural ecology of infectious protists
- Avian biology and ecology
Professional Information
Memberships of Advisory Boards and Panels:
- Management Committee Member of Wildlife Health Australia (2014-ongoing)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, People, Pigeons and a Parasite: Studies on Columbiformes and Trichomonas, Charles Sturt University
Award Date: 16 Dec 2013
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (H1 Honours), The University of Sydney
Award Date: 17 Dec 2004
External positions
Treasurer, Wildlife Disease Association Australasia
10 Jan 2019 → …
Chair, Futures Committee, Wildlife Disease Association
01 Jul 2017 → …
Board Member, Wildlife Health Australia
Feb 2015 → …
Council Member, Wildlife Disease Association
01 Oct 2014 → 10 Jan 2019
Chair, Wildlife Disease Association Australasia
01 Oct 2014 → 10 Jan 2019
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An immunogenic thermostable novel spray dried vaccine against Psittacine beak and feather disease
Das, T. (Presenter), Nath, B., Gupta, S., Dhar, P., Forwood, J., Peters, A., Raidal, S. & Das, S., 2024.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Genomic characterisation of Torque teno virus in pigeon highlights cryptic host divergence in old world pigeon from Australasia
Dhar, P. K., Das, T., Nath, B. K., Peters, A., Neef, A., Weerakoon, L., Forwood, J. K., Raidal, S. R. & Das, S., 2024.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Storage of equine faecal microbiota transplantation solution has minimal impact on major bacterial communities and structure
Bell, J., Raidal, S., Peters, A. & Hughes, K. J., Oct 2024, In: Veterinary Journal. 307, 6 p., 106220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Australasian pigeon circoviruses demonstrate natural spillover infection
Nath, B. K., Das, T., Peters, A., Gupta, S. D., Sarker, S., Forwood, J. K., Raidal, S. R. & Das, S., Oct 2023, In: Viruses. 15, 10, 12 p., 2025.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do leeches play a role in the transmission of Trypanosomes in native Australian mammals
Wells, H. (Presenter), Peters, A., Frank, A. S. K., Watson, M. J. & McAuley, C., Jul 2023.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Student Poster Award
McAuley, C. (Recipient), Frank, A. S. (Recipient), Watson, M. J. (Recipient) & Peters, A. (Recipient), 05 Feb 2024
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Activities
- 1 Internal HDR Supervision
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Supervision Research Higher Degree Students
Bhanugopan, M. (Examiner), McGrath, S. (Examiner), Dutton, G. (Examiner), Peters, A. (Examiner) & Friend, M. (Examiner)
2018Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Internal HDR Supervision
Press/Media
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Charles Sturt University: 238 animal experts across Australia collaborate to develop a one-stop research resource
Watson, M. J., Watson, D., Peters, A., Waudby, H. & Connolly, J.
13/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Coronavirus: animal disease detectives to be trained across SE Asia and Pacific
04/08/20
1 Media contribution
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Researchers discover bushfire smoke can kill animals living large distances away from fire zones
26/02/20
1 Media contribution
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CSU Research: Fatal impact of toxic weeds on kangaroos
27/03/18
1 Media contribution
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