The serious H5N1 bird flu strain that has been circulating globally has now hit Australian shores. The following Adelaide University experts can speak to media about a range of bird flu topics:
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Professor Adrian Esterman - One of Australia’s leading epidemiologists and biostatisticians. Can comment on: bird flu outbreaks, Australia’s preparedness and response, risks to humans, poultry farms and wildlife, and the H5N1 pre-pandemic vaccine.
E: adrian.esterman@adelaide.edu.au
Associate Professor Wayne Boardman - Wildlife veterinarian, Wildlife and One Health and Conservation Biology. Can comment on: the spread of bird flu between species, current state of bird flu, preparedness, response, the risks to Australian sea lions and fur seals, impacts on other native wildlife, and strategies to protect threatened species.
E: wayne.boardman@adelaide.edu.au
Dr Emily Buddle – Expert in agriculture food and wine, and backyard chook enthusiast. Can comment on: how to keep your backyard chooks safe amid the bird flu outbreak.
E: emily.buddle@adelaide.edu.au
Associate Professor Mohammed Alsharifi– Expert in influenza vaccination. Can comment on: bird flu in general, current control strategies, potential vaccines.
E: mohammed.alsharifi@adelaide.edu.au
Associate Professor David Paton- Conservation ecologist, ornithologist. Can comment on: bird flu generally, risks to protected wildlife in the Coorong.
E: david.paton@adelaide.edu.au
Dr David Adamson - Agricultural economist specialising in decision-making under risk and uncertainty. Can comment on: the economics of biosecurity at domestic and global scale?
E: David.Adamson@adelaide.edu.au
Dr Nathan Gray - Senior Research Fellow at Institute for International Trade. Can comment on the potential economic impacts for the poultry industry, and impact on trade.
E: nathan.gray@adelaide.edu.au
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris – Accredited practising dietitian and nutrition scientist. Can comment on: the impact of bird flu on egg supply, practical egg substitutes for cooking and baking, and how to adapt recipes without compromising nutrition or taste.
E: evangeline.mantzioris@adelaide.edu.au
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Media contact:
Annabel Mansfield, Senior Media Adviser Adelaide University. T: +61 479 182 489 E: Annabel.Mansfield@adelaide.edu.au
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