Divisions

Research in the Bacteriology Division aims to meet the challenges of sustainable agriculture, enhancing the health of humans and animals, and infectious diseases - with particular focus on key endemic livestock and zoonotic diseases.

Research in the Functional Genetics Division aims to improve understanding of how genes function across the animal lifespan.

Research in the Epidemiology Division focuses on infectious diseases of livestock, animals and zoonoses.  

The Division of Genome Biology aims to address biological questions on a spectrum of domesticated animal species, from livestock and companion animals to cultured fish and shellfish, using in vivo and in vitro approaches.  

Research in the Immunology Division aims to understand the development and function of the immune system, particularly in livestock species ranging from chickens, sheep and cattle to shellfish.

The Division of Quantitative Biology focuses on understanding genetic adaptations and developing new methods to improve animal health based upon this knowledge.

The Division of Translational Bioscience aims to analyse genes and create models for disease that can result in increased sustainability, decreased disease and significant improvements to human and animal health.

The Virology division works, in collaboration with members across the institute, nationally and internationally, on viruses of global importance that impact the health of farmed animals and humans.