First Newsletter Article from the New Director
I commenced my role at the University of Sydney on 3 March 2025. It is both an honour and a pleasure to serve in this position.
Recent Appointment of Poultry Production & Nutrition Lecturer
Dr Mehdi Toghyani has recently been appointed as a Lecturer in Poultry Production and Nutrition at the University of Sydney. This appointment reflects Mehdi’s continued commitment to advancing poultry science through both research and education.
APSS 2025 Wrap-Up: Yet Another Record-Breaking Year!
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.
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
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.
A New Era for the Poultry Research Foundation
We have recently been given the green light to officially become a Research Centre within the University. The transition changes PRF from a Foundation deemed a fundraising body under Australian Consumer Law to a university research entity aligned with the poultry and allied industries. As a result, PRF will retain its name as well as the Industry Council as an advisory body.
Prof Ruth Zadoks – A True Interdisciplinary Scientist of Production Animal Health
At the Poultry Research Foundation (PRF) of The University of Sydney, we are fortunate to have Professor Ruth Zadoks who works across different disciplines and different animal species.