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Karina Jones is a Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy at Murdoch University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where she serves as Second Year Coordinator and Assessment Lead for Veterinary Medicine students. With a strong background in animal health, genetics, and anatomy, she brings extensive expertise to both teaching and research domains.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedicine, James Cook University
- Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Honors), University of Sydney
Dr. Jones's primary research focuses on fibropapillomatosis in marine turtles and marine turtle genetics, with broader interests spanning wildlife health and disease, conservation biology, molecular biology, and virology. She is equally passionate about tertiary education, conducting significant research in medical and veterinary education spaces, particularly examining cognitive load, student transition, and assessment methodologies. Her work bridges the gap between wildlife conservation and educational innovation, creating unique interdisciplinary connections.
Her recent publications demonstrate a dual trajectory of scholarly work - approximately half focus on sea turtle diseases (particularly fibropapillomatosis), while the other half explores educational challenges in medical and veterinary training, especially in the context of pandemic-induced shifts to online learning. This bifurcated research profile reflects her commitment to both wildlife conservation science and educational excellence.
Awards:
- Australian Postgraduate Award from James Cook University (2013)
- Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from James Cook University (2017)
As an early career academic, Dr. Jones actively contributes to the Turtle Health Research Group at Murdoch University while maintaining connections with James Cook University where she previously held multiple academic positions including Lecturer and Research Officer. Her educational research frequently involves multi-institutional collaborations examining student transitions, cognitive load, and clinical assessment methodologies across various health professions.
She leads significant research initiatives focused on marine turtle health while simultaneously contributing to educational scholarship that impacts veterinary and medical curriculum design, particularly regarding anatomy education and assessment strategies during disruptive events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
