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Dr. Julia A. Beatty is a Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong. She chairs the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences and is the founding director of the Centre for Animal Health and Welfare. Her research focuses on tumor virology and oncogenic viruses in companion animals, aiming to improve cancer outcomes for cats and dogs. She holds a Ph.D. in virology from the University of Glasgow and is recognized as a specialist in Feline Medicine by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Virology, University of Glasgow
Research Interests: Beatty’s work bridges veterinary virology and clinical medicine, prioritizing the identification of novel oncogenic viruses and their implications for companion animal health. Her contributions include advancing clinical feline medicine and investigating viral causes of cancer in cats.
Awards:
- Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Award for Scientific Excellence
- Fellowships from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
Advising & Grants: While specific student names or grant details are not listed, Beatty’s role as a founding director and editor for journals like the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery highlights her leadership in advancing academic and clinical veterinary research. She collaborates extensively with faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Labs & Teams: Directs the Centre for Animal Health and Welfare at City University, instrumental in establishing Hong Kong’s first veterinary clinical department.
