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Dr. Rebecca Van Gelderen is a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Animal Biology at RMIT University's School of Science. Her research focuses on fisheries sciences, veterinary microbiology, genetics, and zoology with particular emphasis on aquatic pathogens and conservation biology. She has contributed to studies on endangered handfish species, bacterial vaccine development for aquaculture, and the pathogenesis of marine diseases in salmonids.
Her work integrates molecular diagnostics, bacterial characterization, and immunological research to address challenges in marine conservation and sustainable aquaculture practices. Key research areas include Tenacibaculum maritimum pathogenesis, nitrifying bacteria in shrimp ponds, and trematode infections in tuna.
Dr. Van Gelderen's academic role emphasizes education-focused initiatives within the Animal Biology discipline at RMIT, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate training in aquatic sciences and veterinary microbiology.
