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Email

jrgilk@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Professor in Vet Microbiology
Melbourne Veterinary School
Education
PhD
University of Sydney
Bachelors Degree
University of Sydney
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Sydney
ORCID

0000-0003-1801-4817

Prof James Gilkerson

Professor in Vet Microbiology
Melbourne Veterinary School

171 Scholarly works
41 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Low levels of antimicrobial resistance amongst canine staphylococci isolates from a remote First Nations community
    DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101372
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Real-time fluorometric isothermal assays for detection of Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in horses: Validation, comparison and evaluation of their clinical application
    DOI: 10.1111/avj.70022
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Outcomes from an intervention study implementing fee-free culture and susceptibility urine testing in dogs and cats
    DOI: 10.1002/vetr.5500
  • 2022

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Appropriate Antimicrobial Use: Scaling Surveillance Using Digital Health
  • 2021

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Australian Veterinary Clinics
  • 2020

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Detecting the Silent Carrier: Can We Eradicate Strangles From Endemic Premises?
  • 2015

    Book Chapter

    Update on viral diseases of the equine respiratory tract
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2014.11.007
James Gilkerson

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2020
Spirit of SAEVA award for contributions to equine veterinary science South African Equine Veterinary Association
2009
Fellow of the Australian Veterinary Association (FAVA)
2008
AVA President's Prize for support and dedication to the profession and outstanding contribution to veterinary science Australian Veterinary Association

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Evaluation of a One Health programme to address antimicrobial resistance in Pacific Island Countries: a mixed-methods study
    DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017670
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial prescribing in dogs and cats with urinary tract disease in a prospective intervention trial
    DOI: 10.1093/jvimsj/aalaf054
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia
    DOI: 10.1111/avj.70003
  • 2025

    Journal article

    National action plan on antimicrobial resistance in selected Asia-Pacific low- and middle-income countries: Perspectives of One Health stakeholders
    DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101259
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Vaccination against Hendra virus of previously unvaccinated mares and their foals demonstrates the effectiveness of the current prime and boost vaccination schedule for foals
    DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2025.110732
  • 2025

    Journal article

    The changing face of Hendra virus: What do we really know for certain?
    DOI: 10.1071/MA25004
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Standing at the crossroads: The emergence of Japanese encephalitis in Australia
    DOI: 10.1071/MA25009

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Building Resilient One Health Communities: Preventing Zoonoses, Reducing AMR and Improving Food Security

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