Our research recognises the complex interplay between human, animal and environmental health. Our cross-disciplinary veterinary expertise spans parasitology, infectious diseases, pathology, biology, and animal welfare. We’re experts in equine disease and home to the University’s Equine Centre, providing specialist care to Australian horses of all shapes and sizes.
Research groups and labs
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Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health (APCAH)
The Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health (APCAH) is an internationally focused research and research training centre that aims to optimise animal production and product quality through improved control of infectious agents.
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Animal Welfare Science Centre
We contribute to improved animal welfare as a world leading provider of expert information, advice and education underpinned by rigorous research.
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Bone and Muscle Cell Biology
The Laboratory for Bone and Muscle Cell Biology studies regulation of the behaviour of bone, cartilage and muscle cells during development, regeneration and pathology.
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Centre for Equine Infectious Disease
The Centre for Equine Infectious Disease is a major national resource for the study of equine diseases in Australia.
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Equine Orthopaedic Research Group
Researchers employ computational modelling, epidemiological studies, detailed investigation of bone microstructure, and bone biomechanical properties to investigate the causes of musculoskeletal injury in athletic horses.
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The Mackinnon Project
The Mackinnon Project is a recognised leader in sheep and beef consultancy in Australia and internationally.
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Parasitology
Understanding parasites and the diseases that they cause, so that we can develop effective treatments, vaccines, diagnostic tests and strategies for effective control.
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University of Melbourne Equine Centre
The University of Melbourne Equine Centre Werribee provides state of the art care to horses of all shapes and sizes. Cases are referred to the Centre from all over Victoria and interstate to be examined and treated by veterinary specialists.
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Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
The Veterinary Anatomic Pathology group in the Melbourne Veterinary School combines diagnostic services and anatomic pathology research with teaching in our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
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Veterinary Climate Action
This Veterinary Climate Action group seeks to better understand the complex relationships between veterinary actions and environmental sustainability.
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Veterinary Inflammation and Metabolism
The Veterinary Inflammation and Metabolism research group investigates the disease processes and develops novel therapies for inflammatory and metabolic diseases.
More research into life and people
We are solving critical global issues such as human and animal health through food sciences, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, genetics, biology, and human geography.
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Life, the Universe and everything in between – our discoveries build an understanding of the world around us and help make it a better place.