Jacqui is a Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Head of School at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, at the University of Sydney. She is passionate about practical research projects and education programs for veterinary professionals, animal breeders and animal owners. Her main research areas include: 1) Development of diagnostics and treatments for companion animal viral diseases; 2) prevention of Q fever and role of companion animals and wildlife in the epidemiology; 3) Multidrug resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus species; 4) Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to veterinary antimicrobial stewardship; and 5) Aetiology and diagnosis of Chronic Renal Disease in domestic and zoo Felids.