APSS 2025 Wrap-Up: Yet Another Record-Breaking Year!
By Benjamin Geist The Australian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS) 2025 has once again shattered records, cementing its place as the premier gathering for poultry industry professionals and researchers in the Asia-Pacific Region. With an outstanding 329 attendees from 24 different countries, this year’s event surpassed last year’s record (321), proving that APSS continues to grow …
Dr Peter Selle wins the Australian Poultry Award 2024
Dr Peter Selle truly deserves to be recognised for his incredible dedication and contribution to the Australian Poultry Science and Industry.
Postdoctoral Scientists – The Engine of Research
We would like to introduce our three new postdoctoral scientists, Dr’s Eunjoo Kim, Irene Li and Lee Campbell
Final Call for Registrations – APSS is only 1 month away
by Benjamin Geist With APSS 2025 getting underway in exactly 1 month from today, this is a timely reminder to ensure your registration is booked for the February event. We have currently have over 225 attendees registered – 36% more than we had at the same time last year, so we are well and truly …
Dr Reza Barekatain appointed as Director of Poultry Research Foundation
by Mingan Choct The University of Sydney has appointed Dr Reza Barekatain as an Associate Professor and the next Director of the Poultry Research Foundation (PRF) following an international search. Dr Barekatain completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science in Iran before moving to Australia in 2009 to pursue a PhD in poultry …
Dr Wendy Muir Wins a Prestigious Teaching Award
by Mingan Choct Dr Wendy Muir, one of my longest serving academic staff members at the PRF, has won the highly competitive, 2024 Faculty of Science Learning & Teaching Award for Student Experience Excellence. This is an award for staff who have excelled in driving a transformational experience for our students. Congratulations, Wendy! Dr Wendy …
Early-Bird and Author Deadline Fast Approaching + Draft Program Sneak Peak
Our Draft Program is very close to being finalised, and in this article we will be sharing a sneak peak at the 2.5 day event. Please remember that the Author & Early Bird Registration Deadline is the 15th December, 2024
Hon. Assoc. Prof. Peter Groves: A personal insight
Dr Peter Groves is an Honorary Associate Professor in Poultry Health at The University of Sydney and previously held the position of Director of the Poultry Research Foundation.
From Pharmaceutical Science to Animal Nutrition: Shay Sadr’s Research Journey
Shay Sadr is a passionate researcher pursuing her PhD under the supervision of Associate Professor Sonia Liu. Shay holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Science in biochemistry with a minor in pharmaceutical biotechnology.
APSS 2025 Planning Well Underway
With only around 160 days until APSS 2025, organisation of the 36th annual symposium is going extremely well. We have confirmed 11 world-class invited speakers to join us in Sydney next February, presenting on a diverse range of industry-related topics.