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Professor Merran Govendir teaches veterinary pharmacology at the University of Sydney. She focuses on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics necessary for administering medicines to animal patients safely. Her teaching integrates real-world examples, particularly from her pharmacological research projects. Professor Govendir leads the Veterinary Pharmacology Laboratory at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, where she develops and validates drug assays to measure medicine concentrations in biological tissues. Her research includes antimicrobial susceptibility testing and promoting antimicrobial stewardship. Currently, she investigates the pharmacokinetic profiles of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to improve therapeutic dosages across different species. Professor Govendir's team aims to enhance medicine efficacy for koalas, with ongoing research into treatments for chlamydial disease. With expertise in assessing pain management in Australian marsupials, she supervises PhD candidates and research projects, contributing significantly to wildlife health and pharmacological education.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Teaching veterinary pharmacology and supervising graduate students.
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