Biosecurity

Charles Sturt University has gained a strong reputation in biosecurity research, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration to address critical challenges impacting human, animal, and environmental health.

By leveraging its expertise in microbiology, epidemiology, ecology, and veterinary science, the university is well-equipped to develop innovative diagnostic tools, vaccines, and treatments for diseases affecting both animals and humans, positioning itself as a leader in promoting global biosecurity and community well-being.

Key initiatives and projects

The Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub

The Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub is a leading research and innovation hub, driven by a $30 million investment from Charles Sturt University and its partners in government and industry.

Training Hub promoting Regional Industry and Innovation in Virology and Epidemiology (THRIIVE)

THRIIVE, a $3.99 million research initiative aims to address the threat of zoonotic disease to Australian agriculture. These diseases can spread between animals and humans, causing economic and social impacts.

Biosecurity Training Centre

The Biosecurity Training Centre presents a significant opportunity for Charles Sturt to partner with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to build a highly competent and capable national biosecurity workforce across the Asia-Pacific region.

Key areas of expertise

Biosecurity in practice

Understanding the interplay between human behaviour, disease modelling, and management practices.

Building resilience in plant security

Research for a safer, more sustainable food system.

Protecting animal health

Building resilience in animal biosecurity.

Aquatic biosecurity

Safeguarding the health of fish and ecosystems.

Surveillance for invasive species

Detecting and responding to the threats.

A new era in Biosecurity at Gulbali

Australia’s defence against crippling biosecurity threats was strengthened with the launch of the Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub, a co-investment in research and training of almost $30 million to enhance the nation’s biosecurity defences, protecting our food, farms and communities.

Bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts in microbiology, ecology, veterinary and animal science, environmental science, AI and cyber futures, extended reality, and biosecurity training, the hub will specifically respond to threats as outlined by the CSIRO.

Program Leader

Professor Forwood is focused on drug design, characterization of viral proteins involved in viral replication and immune evasion, and mechanisms of nuclear transport.

Campus Wagga Wagga

Jade Forwood

jforwood@csu.edu.au

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Our partners

As part of our research in this field, we partner with government, industry, and community organisations to create innovative solutions with real-world impact.

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AMR Collective

We translate the science around AMR and stewardship into meaningful and practical information that veterinarians can call upon to make informed, evidence-based decisions in their daily practice.

We want every clinician to feel confident in understanding stewardship principles so that they can diagnose, prescribe, and manage infectious patients with confidence.

AMR Veterinary Microbial Stewardship www.vetams.org

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