Dr. Kelsey Pool

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kelsey Pool is a lecturer and research fellow at the University of Western Australia and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the environmental impacts on reproduction through multigenerational Drosophila melanogaster models in sheep and cattle production systems. She completed her PhD in late 2020 at the University of Sydney and INRA, Nouzilly, France, where her research on reproductive seasonality led to the registration of a commercial product aimed at improving ovine reproductive efficiency in Australia. Kelsey is committed to integrating applied and fundamental research within the field of agricultural science, emphasizing the importance of involving producers in the research processes that benefit livestock models of mammalian fertility. She is also recognized for her outreach efforts in science communication, especially within remote and regional communities, and was honored with the 2024 Young Tall Poppy award for her contributions. Currently, her research projects include developing strategies to measure ovine fetal physiology in-situ and investigating the impact of phytoestrogens on bull fertility. Kelsey teaches several courses related to animal science and agricultural management while aligning her expertise with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for food security and sustainable agriculture.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer and Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Kelsey Pool currently works as a lecturer and research fellow, focusing on applied research in agricultural sciences, particularly in livestock fertility.

Awards

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Young Tall Poppy

2024-09-01
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Animal Ethics 3Rs Award

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Sheep CRC Legacy Award

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Christian Rowe Thornett Scholarship

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Murray Black Award

Courses

ANIM3306 SCIE5507 EVNT4422 ANHB3310 AGRI5503 AGRI1001 AGRI4409

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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