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Joanne Connolly is an Associate Professor in Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University, specializing in wildlife health and infectious diseases of native Australian fauna. She holds a BVSc(Hons) from the University of Sydney and a PhD in immunopathological characterization of koala and platypus diseases. Her roles include Phase 1 Discipline Lead for the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology program and coordinating captive vertebrate management courses.
Education: BSc, BVSc(Hons) (University of Sydney), PhD (University of Sydney), Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (Massey University).
Research focuses on disease in marsupials/monotremes, indicators for successful wildlife rehabilitation, and zoonotic pathogens. Key projects include the Narrandera koala population study and the Black Summer bushfire wildlife response. She teaches veterinary microbiology, wildlife rehabilitation, and diagnostic laboratory practices.
Publications span 30+ years, addressing leptospirosis in platypuses, koala population health, and Campylobacter differentiation techniques. Awards include the Baker Ridley Prize and J D Stewart Essay Prize. She collaborates with national parks, wildlife agencies, and citizen science initiatives like the Koala Survey.
Grants include funding for sarcoptic mange treatment in wombats and wildlife emergency response strategies. Supervises honors, masters, and PhD students in wildlife health topics. Active in regional conservation efforts through workshops and government advisory roles.
- Key Lab/Team: Gulbali Research Institute, Charles Sturt University
- Community Engagement: Narrandera Koala Count, Wildlife Emergency Response Taskforce
