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Professor Vanessa Barrs is a specialist in Feline Medicine at the University of Sydney. She holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with honors, a PhD, and multiple advanced qualifications in veterinary medicine, education, and companion animal medicine. Barrs has made significant contributions to infectious disease research, particularly through her role as Director of the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital from 2013 to 2017 and as President of the International Society of Companion Animal Infectious Diseases from 2015 to 2018. She is renowned for her work on the fungal pathogen Aspergillus felis, which she identified as responsible for a fatal syndrome in cats. Barrs has published over 130 refereed manuscripts and book chapters in the field, focusing on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases affecting companion animals. Her mentorship includes supervising numerous PhD students and honors candidates in veterinary research. Actively involved in various professional associations, she contributes to editorial boards and advisory roles within veterinary and biomedical circles.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Director of University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, overseeing veterinary education and clinical practices.
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