Parasitology research at Melbourne investigates the parasites that affect animal health, farm productivity and, in some cases, human wellbeing.
Researchers examine parasite life cycles, host‑parasite interactions and emerging drug resistance, developing better diagnostic tests, vaccines and on‑farm control strategies. Work is highly interdisciplinary, linking molecular labs, diagnostic pathology, epidemiology and field studies to reduce disease burden, improve animal welfare and inform sustainable parasite‑management practices across companion animals, equids and production systems.
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Parasitology @ Melbourne
Our researchers study a variety of socio-economically important parasites, with a goal to understand them and the diseases that they cause, so that we can develop effective treatments, vaccines, diagnostic tests and strategies for effective control.
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Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health
The Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health (APCAH) is an internationally focused research and research training centre that aims to optimise animal production and product quality through improved control of infectious agents.
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Centre for Equine Infectious Disease
The Centre for Equine Infectious Disease is a major national resource for the study of equine diseases in Australia.
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One Health Research Group
Solutions to wildlife health issues through research, training and extension that benefit humans, animals and the environment.
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Veterinary Epidemiology @ Melbourne
The veterinary epidemiology group aims to generate new knowledge and techniques that can lead to improvements in animal health, with an emphasis on identifying emerging areas of inquiry, particularly those that cross disciplinary boundaries.
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The Mackinnon Project
The Mackinnon Project is an international leader in sheep and beef consultancy offering a unique range of services including farm management consultancies, farmer training programs, contract research and post graduate training programs.
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Veterinary Pathology
The Veterinary Pathology group in the Melbourne Veterinary School combines diagnostic services and anatomic pathology research with teaching in our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.