Dr Joseph Olm

Biography

Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, with special interest in transdermal drug delivery, pulmonary therapeutics and the control of inflammation. An additional interest includes wildlife ecology and therapeutics. Paul Mills graduated from UQ School of Veterinary Science in 1987 and, after a period in clinical practice, completed a PhD investigating pharmacological control of inflammation in racing animals. He undertook a 3 year postdoctoral position at The Animal health Trust in the United Kingdom and established the Oxidative Stress research group. He was also the team veterinarian on a study of heat and humidity in horses towards the Atlanta Olympic Games. He returned to Australia and undertook positions as a NHMRC Senior Research Officer at the Princess Alexandria Hospital and as a Senior Government Veterinary Officer with Racing Queensland. Bachelor of Applied Science, The University of Queensland Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), The University of Queensland Diploma in Applied Science, The University of Queensland Queensland Certificate in Animal Husbandry, The University of Queensland

Research Interest

• Zoonotic diseases Epidemiology (inlcuding molecular) and microbiology of zoonotic diseases (i.e. diseases transmitted from animals to humans). Specifically: Q fever; leptospirosis, antimicrobial resistance. • Food-borne diseases Control and prevention of microbial pathogens at the farm and processing levels. Specifically, using an improved understanding of the epidemiology/ecology of these pathogens to affect better control. Specific pathogens of interest include: E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, antimicrobial resistance. • Veterinary education Improving learning outcomes for veterinary students through advanced curriculum design and more effective teaching and assessment methods. • One Health The intersection of veterinary medicine, human medicine and environmental (or ecosystems)