Joy’s research program is focused on understanding and controlling production-limiting diseases affecting global aquaculture. Her research program has a strong industry focus on “real world” problems faced by fish farmers. Her most important research contribution has been providing the scientific evidence that underpinned changes in Australia’s quarantine policy for exotic aquatic pathogens coming in with the trade in ornamental fish. Other key career achievements include development of a prototype parasite vaccine, new drug treatments for fish parasites, and novel diagnostic tests.
Joy uses an array of investigative tools from a variety of disciplines, such as epidemiology, immunology, microbiology and physiology to research important aquatic pathogens affecting both aquaculture species and wild fish populations.
Experience
–present
Senior Lecturer, Aquatic Animal Health and Production, University of Sydney
Education
2005
University of Prince Edward Island; Atlantic Veterinary College, PhD
Grants and Contracts
2018
• Vessel biofouling and aquatic pathogens of international concern
Role:
Co-investigator
Funding Source:
New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries
2017
• Rapid identification of emerging pathogens in marine aquaculture
Role:
Co-investigator
Funding Source:
University of Sydney
2017
• Impact of ocean warming and acidification on marine fish production
Role:
Principal Investigator
Funding Source:
World Universities Network
2016
• Strategic approaches to identifying pathogens of quarantine concern associated with the importation of ornamental fish
Role:
Principal Investigator
Funding Source:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Government
2014
• Strategic approaches to identifying pathogens of quarantine concern associated with the importation of ornamental fish
Role:
Principal Investigator
Funding Source:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Government
2013
• Improving fish health management and farm production in marine finfish aquaculture in Indonesia and Australia
Role:
Co-investigator
Funding Source:
Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research
2009
• Surveys of ornamental fish for pathogens of quarantine significance
Role:
Principal Investigator
Funding Source:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Government
Professional Memberships
Associate Editor, Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
Editorial Advisory Board, Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Associate Editor for BMC Veterinary Research
Member of Australia’s National Carp Control Plan Scientific Advisory Group