Jane Heller

Professor Jane Heller

Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health

Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Biography

Associate Professor Jane Heller obtained undergraduate degrees from the University of Newcastle (BSc), and the University of Sydney (BVSc (hons)), postgraduate qualifications from the University of Sydney (DipVetClinStud, MVetClinStud) and the University of Glasgow (PhD) and professional qualifications through the European College of Veterinary Public Health (DiplECVPH) and the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS (Veterinary Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health)). She has held a substantive position at Charles Sturt University since September 2009.

Jane is a Veterinary Epidemiologist. Although Jane has broad experience and interest in Veterinary Epidemiology, her research focus is in infectious disease and zoonotic transfer of pathogens, with a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, and Q fever. Jane also uses her epidemiological skills to contribute to research in different areas, including companion animal and equine health. Jane is increasingly interested in the way that social aspects influence zoonotic disease and the uptake (or lack thereof) of educational resources, collaborative systems and preventive measures. Jane is one of the co-founders of the AMR Vet Collective (www.amrvetcollective.com) and associated free online learning program (www.vetams.org), a Not for Profit, developed with the aim of translating the science around AMR and AMS and engaging veterinarians in this space.

Research
  • Zoonoses
  • One Health
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Q fever
Publications
Full publications list on CRO

Recent Publications

  • Tan, T., Heller, J., Firestone, S., Stevenson, M., & Wiethoelter, A. (2024). A systematic review of global Q fever outbreaks. One Health, 18, Article 100667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100667
  • Ireland, E. M., Heller, J., Leister, E. M., & Padula, A. M. (2023). Reduced incidence of tick paralysis cases in dogs and cats at two emergency clinics in South-East Queensland since 2015: new generation prophylactics as possible explanatory variables. Australian Veterinary Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13269
  • Tan, T. S. E., Hernandez-Jover, M., Hayes, L. M., Wiethoelter, AK., Firestone, S. M., Stevenson, M. A., & Heller, J. (2022). Identifying scenarios and risk factors for Q fever outbreaks using qualitative analysis of expert opinion. Zoonoses and Public Health, 69(4), 344-358. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12923Doyle, E., Heller, J., & Norris, J. M. (2022). Factors influencing dairy cattle farmer use of antimicrobials on farms in New South Wales, Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 100(12), 587-595. https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13209
  • Thaiwong, T., Cirillo, J. V., Heller, J., & Kiupel, M. (2022). Expression of Carboxypeptidase A3 and Tryptase as markers for lymph node metastasis of canine cutaneous mast cell tumors. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, [815658]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.815658
  • Macleay, C. M., Carrick, J., Shearer, P., Begg, A., Stewart, M., Heller, J., Chicken, C., & Brookes, V. J. (2022). A scoping review of the global distribution of causes and syndromes associated with mid-to late-term pregnancy loss in horses between 1960 and 2020. Veterinary