Dr Jessica Buss

PhD completed in February 2020. My research focused on Bonamia exitiosa infection in Australian Native oysters (Ostrea angasi) and aimed to deliver practical outcomes for management of B. Exitiosa infection in Australia and O. Angasi industry expansion. Knowledge in biosecurity, marine pests and aquatic diseases with legislative understanding regarding livestock translocations and off-label veterinary medicine use. Involvement in active and passive disease surveillance (aquaculture mortality events and wild fish kill events). Varied skills involving research design, data management and analyses, molecular laboratory aseptic technique, qPCR, histopathology, in situ hybridisation, field work, aquatic animal handling, husbandry and dissection, writing publications, reports, SOPs and risk assessments, hosting workshops, writing meeting minutes and delivering presentations to industry, public and academic audiences and management of people. Irrespective of my research area, three key benefits acquired from my PhD and Government positions include my ability to learn and adapt quickly, work comfortably in both an independent or team environment and communicate effectively (written and verbally) to people of all disciplines.