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Email

simon.firestone@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Assoc Professor (Vet Epidemiology & Public Health)
Melbourne Veterinary School
Education
PhD
University of Sydney
Masters (Coursework & Research)
The Australian National University
Post Graduate Diploma
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-3239-1419

A/Prof Simon Firestone

Assoc Professor (Vet Epidemiology & Public Health)
Melbourne Veterinary School

122 Scholarly works
31 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Evaluation of four molecular detection assays for the diagnosis of Chlamydia pecorum infection in Victorian koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) using Bayesian latent class analysis
    DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106809
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Bayesian assessment of three serological tests for the screening of Trypanosoma cruzi in hunting dogs of Virginia and West Virginia, USA
    DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106762
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Seroprevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii exposure in Australian feral and stray cats using an in-house modified agglutination test
    DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2024.110306
  • 2024

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Enhancing Models for Rapid Decision-Support in Emergency Animal Disease Outbreaks
  • 2022

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Investigations on the Complex Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Free Range Layers
  • 2020

    Journal article

    Serological evidence for the presence of wobbly possum disease virus in Australia
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237091
  • 2020

    Research Grant

    Health, Welfare and Biosecurity of Livestock Exposed to Australian Bushfires
Simon Firestone

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2020
FATM - Fellow of the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine
2015
MANZCVS(Epidemiology) - Member of the Australia New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
2013
Ralph Hood Award for contributions to the national animal health system Animal Health Australia
2012
Veterinary Science Foundation PhD Excellence Award University of Sydney

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Report

    HASTE WP4 ‑ Modelling and policy integration and evaluation: Interim work package and exercise evaluation report
    DOI: 10.26188/30715928
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Cut-off evaluation of ID Screen Mycoplasma bovis ELISA for use on bulk tank milk in New Zealand
    DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106528
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Q Fever in humans, domestic animals and wildlife
    DOI: 10.1071/MA25005
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    Development of camera trap surveillance to detect feral pigs at piggeries
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    Development of camera trap surveillance to detect feral pig encounters at piggeries
  • 2025

    Book Chapter

    Controlling the Spread of Livestock Diseases with the Help of Stochastic Models
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-48683-8_25
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A review of perioperative mortality in pet rabbits in Australia
    DOI: 10.1111/avj.13391

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2024

    Research grants (other domestic)

    APCOVE II: Advancing Veterinary Epidemiology and One Health Capacity in the Asia Pacific

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