Kate Hutson

Biography

Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Marine Parasitology from the University of Adelaide. She has maintained the Marine Parasitology Laboratory at James Cook University since 2010, and currently supervises eight postgraduate students. In 2015 she won a National Teaching Award for her contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate classes in aquaculture. Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Marine Parasitology from the University of Adelaide. She has maintained the Marine Parasitology Laboratory at James Cook University since 2010, and currently supervises eight postgraduate students. In 2015 she won a National Teaching Award for her contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate classes in aquaculture.

Research Interest

Dr Kate Hutson's research examines aquatic animal parasitology issues that threaten wild, farmed and ornamental fishes. Her research integrates parasite species discovery and biology (taxonomy, life cycles, ecology and behaviour) with practical, applied research (risk-assessment, disease diagnosis, management and treatment) designed to deliver tangible outcomes for fisheries, aquaculture industry and biosecurity management.