Emily Francis

Dr. Emily Francis is an academic staff member at The University of Sydney, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on veterinary parasitology, particularly the molecular surveillance of drug-resistant gastrointestinal nematodes in livestock and wildlife. Her work bridges applied research and field diagnostics, emphasizing innovations to improve parasite management practices.

Research interests include drug resistance mechanisms in parasites, environmental transmission dynamics, and the development of accessible diagnostic tools. She explores topics such as feral goat reservoirs of resistant parasites, soil-mediated parasite survival, and cryptic species identification in veterinary medicine.

Recent publications highlight advancements in metabarcoding approaches for nematode identification, fire management impacts on parasite life cycles, and collaborations to translate molecular diagnostics for on-farm use. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work reflects significant contributions to parasitology and livestock health.

Dr. Francis collaborates with industry partners on applied research projects and contributes to the Faculty's Healthy Animals research initiative. She is based at the Mcmaster Building, though no lab teams or specific grant details are provided in the available texts.