Robyn Alders
Veterinary scientist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robyn Gwen Alders AO is the first female veterinary scientist to be made an Officer of the Order of Australia. Dr. Alders is most recognised for her work on food security by improvements in poultry health in developing countries.[1] Alders' work on the maintenance of the health of small poultry flocks helps under-resourced women to provide adequate nutritional and financial support for their families.[2]
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Robyn Alders | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | Taralga Public School, Crookwell High School |
Alma mater | University of Sydney, Australian National University |
Awards | Order of Australia |
Scientific career | |
Fields | food security, Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 |
Institutions | University of Zambia, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sydney |
Patrons | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research |
Thesis | Immunobiology of utero-ovarian peripheral lymph in sheep (1989) |
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