Dr. Sally Coggins

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Biography

Sally graduated from the University of Sydney in 2007 as a feline-only veterinarian and attained memberships in feline medicine from the Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in 2012. She is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in disease treatments for cats at the University of Sydney. Her PhD research focused on antiviral therapies for feline infectious peritonitis, conducting both prospective and retrospective studies using remdesivir. Sally has lectured extensively at veterinary conferences both domestically and internationally, helping veterinarians integrate new treatments into their daily practice. Her research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of feline infectious peritonitis, host genomics related to disease susceptibility, viral genomics, and feline pharmacology. She is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the Australian Veterinary Association and the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, fulfilling roles such as director at the Cat Clinic Melbourne and examiner for ANZCVS. Her work also involves the development of treatment guidelines for FIP and investigating genetic resistance in pedigree cats.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on antiviral treatments for feline diseases.

Awards

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International Society Companion Animal Infectious Diseases IDEXX Oral Abstract Award

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Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Feline Medicine Oral Abstract Award

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.