Jacqueline is the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney. She is a registered veterinarian and a recognised specialist in veterinary microbiology from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK). She is committed to practical research projects and education programs for veterinary professionals, animal breeders and animal owners. Her main research areas include: 1) Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of companion animal viral and bacterial diseases including feline coronaviruses; 2) Multidrug resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus species in all animals including humans; 3) Prevention of Q fever and the role of companion animals and wildlife in the epidemiology; 4) Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to veterinary antimicrobial stewardship; and 5) Aetiology and diagnosis of kidney disease in domestic and zoo Felids.