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Navneet Dhand is a distinguished veterinary epidemiologist with over 20 years of experience in education, research, and professional development. He serves as the Director of the Asia Pacific Consortium for Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE) which includes veterinarians from schools across Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance epidemiological skills in the Asia-Pacific region. His research focuses on epidemiological investigations of infectious diseases, contributing significantly to animal and public health. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and has presented at numerous scientific conferences. His outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine have been recognized, including being named a Research Leader in Veterinary Medicine in the Australian Special Research Report 2020. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Dhand has provided consultancy for animal health projects with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and currently supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergencies Programme in implementing field epidemiology training. Dr. Dhand also contributes as an Associate Editor for Preventive Veterinary Medicine, aiming to enhance disease surveillance systems and effectively mitigate the impact of infectious diseases on animal and human health. His work aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths in Healthy Animals, Biosecurity, and Data Decisions.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and research in veterinary epidemiology, focusing on infectious disease surveillance and control.
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