Dr. Gary Muscatello

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gary's research program focuses on understanding the ecology of animal diseases, particularly infectious diseases in horses. He is recognized as an authority in Rhodococcus equi pneumonia epidemiology and has contributed to improved understanding of disease management and diagnosis through various research activities. His determination is to make meaningful contributions to veterinary and animal science, promoting health and well-being while limiting the impact of diseases. Gary has attracted research income from the Thoroughbred breeding industry and has co-authored 40 peer-reviewed publications including a book chapter on a novel abortion syndrome in horses. He frequently chairs and presents at national conferences, sharing insights on veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases for equine and production animals. His current research interests include equine microbiome analysis, antimicrobial resistomes in horses, and the epidemiology of abortion and placentitis in mares. Gary's work is allied with broader research strengths in the Faculty of Science, including biosecurity, climate change impacts, and healthy ecosystems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research on veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases.

Courses

Veterinary Pathogenesis - AVBS2001 Agents of Disease - AVBS3001 Laboratory Disease Investigations - AVBS3888 Virology - VIRO3X01 Health - AVBS4020 Lab Investigations in Clinical Disease - VETS6407 Veterinary Public Health - VETS6301

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.