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FACULTY NEWS Dookie Visit First year veterinary science students recently completed a four day experiential learning visit to North East Victoria, based at the University of Melbourne’s Dookie Campus. It involved property visits to thoroughbred, beef cattle and alpaca studs plus wool production, dairy cattle, goat, Poll Dorset and commercial cattle farms. While away, students participated in communication and leadership activities as well as hearing about working in rural practice, possible impacts of climate change and agriculture. They attended an industry night with presentations from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (who sponsored the visit), Bayer, Pfizer and Virbac representatives. Stuart Barber, who organised the trip, said: “We consider this program a vital part of the education of our veterinary students, as for many students it may be the first time they have set foot on an Australian farm. Visiting farms allows students to gain an insight into Australian production systems and what farmers do, irrespective if they are international students, students from the city or those with a rural background. “We hope more students will consider a career in mixed or large animal veterinary practice and have a greater understanding and empathy for farmers. These trips also showcase how good Australian farms are and, with some of our international graduates returning home to work in government or biosecurity roles, a practical understanding of Australian production systems can be beneficial in the longer term for international trade.” Students mark lambs at the Dookie campus The students are now working on reports based on their experiences at Dookie. NEW APPOINTMENTS Hill’s Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine – DR CAROLINE MANSFIELD Dr Caroline Mansfield joins the Faculty of Veterinary Science in October as the Hill’s Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine as part of a new partnership between the Veterinary Hospital and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, which has also enabled the Faculty to employ a new resident in small animal medicine. She will be section head of small animal medicine, with key responsibilities in research and research training, clinical teaching and service. Dr Caroline Mansfield Dr Mansfield graduated from Murdoch University in 1993, going on to work in mixed animal and small animal practice in Australia and the UK before completing a three-year residency in small animal medicine at University College, Dublin. She returned to Australia in 2001, where she is active in the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, both as examiner and President of the Small Animal Medicine chapter. Since 2001, Dr Mansfield has been employed at Murdoch University, first as Registrar, then Lecturer, and most recently Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine. Her teaching covered general medicine, oncology, respiratory medicine, immunology and gastroenterology, while she also maintained a strong commitment to continuing veterinary education, speaking nationally and internationally. Dr Mansfield brings with her an active research program in small animal medicine, with an emphasis on inflammatory bowel disease in dogs. She hopes to recruit a number of postgraduate students for new research projects in comparative gastroenterology and companion animal health. 12 www.muvs.unimelb.edu.au
NEW APPOINTMENTS New Director for University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital – SHARYN THOMPSON The Faculty of Veterinary Science has appointed a new Executive Director to lead the Veterinary Hospital in its ongoing expansion and capacity building program. Sharyn Thompson joined the Hospital in May and is responsible for managing the people and facilities of the Faculty’s most visible public unit. She is developing a strategy to ensure the Hospital is able to deliver high quality clinical training of undergraduate and graduate veterinarians, conduct clinical research that ranks with the best in the world, while ensuring that our patients are offered the best veterinary care in the state. A registered nurse with over 20 years experience within both the human and animal health sectors, Sharyn joins the Faculty from the Lort Smith Animal Hospital where, as Director of Operations, she was responsible for overall operational and Sharyn Thompson financial management of the hospital and animal shelter. She also has experience in procurement and supply negotiation from her time with advisory firm Babcock and Brown and at Affinity Health hospital sites across the country. Sharyn, who gained her nursing degree at NSW’s Southern Cross University, brings extensive practical clinical experience to the role, having worked as a clinical nurse specialist and registered nurse in operating theatres at Cabrini, Bellbird and Royal Melbourne Hospitals. She has also completed an MBA at Monash University. New Lecturer in Veterinary Reproduction – DR NATALI KREKELER Dr Natali Krekeler became Lecturer in Veterinary Reproduction at the Faculty of Veterinary Science in September after completing her PhD in molecular biology. She will develop subjects, carry out research and teach both veterinary and non-veterinary students in anatomy, biology and physiology of animal reproduction as well as veterinary clinical practice. Natali, who grew up in northern Germany, graduated as valedictorian in 2001 before completing a Doctorate degree in equine clinical research at the Free University of Berlin. Dr Natali Krekeler In 2002, she began a residency at the Cornell University, USA, pursuing her interests in reproductive medicine. She remained at Cornell as a Clinical Instructor in Theriogenology and Postdoctoral Associate in Developmental Biology until 2006, before moving to Melbourne to combine her interests in clinical work and molecular techniques. Natali brings considerable experience in teaching veterinary medicine to the position, having taught both undergraduate and graduate students at Cornell University and delivered lectures and practicals to BVSc students at the University of Melbourne in small animal reproduction. Away from work, Natali is a keen athlete, having completed 13 marathons and competed in Ironman-distance triathlons. As Lecturer, she is looking forward to motivating and improving the skills of students in reproductive biology, strengthening her international collaborations, and contributing to the University’s excellent reputation in canine reproductive research. www.muvs.unimelb.edu.au 13
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