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Dr Matthew Perrott BVSc, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Histopathology
Doctoral Supervisor School of Veterinary ScienceMatthew Perrott.
Senior Lecturer in Histopathology. Massey University. BVSc, PhD. FHEA.
Adjunct Senior Researcher; University of Tasmania.
My sustaining research interest/s are the pathogenesis of infectious disease and population responses. My earlier research career investigated infectious agents in wildlife. More recently the focus has included intensively managed production populations (poultry / aquaculture) and diseases related to recent domestication and husbandry (eg, skeletal deformity in salmon). The extent and breadth of research activity up to my present employment is outlined below. Further clinical experience with domestic species (ruminants and companion animals), avian and exotics was gained in Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and the UK (1986-2007).
- NZ: Viruses of possums; PhD. (1995-99)
- USA: Sheep Retrovirus Laboratory; Post Doc. Colorado State University. (2000)
- UK: FMD epidemic; Temporary Veterinary Inspector / Trainer. DEFRA. (2001)
- USA: Chronic wasting disease of deer and elk; Research Associate CSU. (2001–06)
- AUST: Infectious and husbandry diseases of poultry; Melbourne. (2007-08)
- NZ: Diagnostic and research service – Histology / Histotechnology (2008 ongoing)
The technology expertise (histotechnology and immunohistochemistry) has allowed for a diversity of collaborations to evolve, all of which help to construct and maintain technical expertise and some of which have boosted my academic profile. I am very grateful to my fellow active researchers and external research partners who have shared this collegial and collaborative journey.
One current research niche is a continuation of early beginnings, now that wobbly possum disease virus has been identified in Australia and following renewed interest in this pathogen. Continuations also actively feature in the aquaculture space which New Zealand is committed to growing. A research collaboration with the University of Tasmania is on an official Adjunct appointment footing with a New Zealand based PhD student and project looking at pin bone extraction problems in salmon processing. This project is strongly aligned to my growing expertise in fish skeletal deformity.
I am enthusiastic about a new international collaborative direction with academics in Sri Lanka. This project combines my interest in aquaculture and infectious disease. The task is to characterise and mitigate the effects of koi sleepy disease, a poxvirus infection of carp species which places small holding farmers in a precarious situation supplying the international aquaria trade.
The newest of my academic interests is venturing into the field of veterinary education itself. Currently the School of Veterinary Science is engaged in a substantial curriculum review. My contribution is to champion sustainability in this new roll out, to ensure that the next generation of veterinary graduates are exposed to contemporary and compelling issues and that the academic integrity and social license of the profession is maintained. In this context and related to the United Nations sustainable development goals, I am very lucky to have an opportunity to support a small project in Sri Lanka. I hope to continue this research collaboration, established via education linkage, and provide some guidance and funding to this re-emerging economy. The project is applied sustainable veterinary medicine directly impacting no poverty / zero hunger for Sri Lanka farmers.
I am a broadly experienced veterinary scientist and active academic at the Turitea campus, Palmerston North. My research expertise / background is infectious disease and histopathology. Until recently I taught histotechnology to undergraduates, pathology residents and managed our diagnostic laboratory. Currently I run the histology research laboratory, specialising in immunohistochemistry, and offering a range of slide-based technologies. Beyond histology, my teaching to veterinary students ranges from cardiovascular and renal physiology to less mainstream companion species (rabbits, rats, guinea pigs), including an applied special topic (laboratory animal medicine and surgery). I am proactive in curriculum development with an interest in sustainability.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: 85191
Location: 1.39, Old Ecology Building, Orchard Rd.
Campus: Turitea
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Massey University (1986)
- Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (1999)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, Massey University
- Licence, VCNZ, Veterinary Council of New Zealand
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Please note that the research interests displayed here are the same general themes that have been expanded on the PROFILE tab under the 'more about me' follow-on.
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The newest of my academic interests is venturing into the field of veterinary education itself. Currently the School of Veterinary Science is engaged in a substantial curriculum review. My contribution is to champion sustainability in this new roll out, to ensure that the next generation of veterinary graduates are exposed to contemporary and compelling issues and that the academic integrity and social license of the profession is maintained. In this context and related to the United Nations sustainable development goals, I am very lucky to have an opportunity to support a small project in Sri Lanka. I hope to continue this research collaboration, established via education linkage, and provide some guidance and funding to this re-emerging economy. The project is applied sustainable veterinary medicine directly impacting no poverty / zero hunger for Sri Lanka farmers.
I am enthusiastic about a new international collaborative direction with academics in Sri Lanka. This project combines my interest in aquaculture and infectious disease. The task is to characterise and mitigate the effects of koi sleepy disease, a poxvirus infection of carp species which places small holding farmers in a precarious situation supplying the international aquaria trade.
One current research niche is a continuation of early beginnings, now that wobbly possum disease virus has been identified in Australia and following renewed interest in this pathogen. Continuations also actively feature in the aquaculture space which New Zealand is committed to growing. A research collaboration with the University of Tasmania is on an official Adjunct appointment footing with a New Zealand based PhD student and project looking at pin bone extraction problems in salmon processing. This project is strongly aligned to my growing expertise in fish skeletal deformity.
The technology expertise (histotechnology and immunohistochemistry) has allowed for a diversity of collaborations to evolve, all of which help to construct and maintain technical expertise and some of which have boosted my academic profile. I am very grateful to my fellow active researchers and external research partners who have shared this collegial and collaborative journey.
My sustaining research interest/s are the pathogenesis of infectious disease and population responses. My earlier research career investigated infectious agents in wildlife. More recently the focus has included intensively managed production populations (poultry / aquaculture) and diseases related to recent domestication and husbandry (eg, skeletal deformity in salmon). The extent and breadth of research activity up to my present employment is outlined below. Further clinical experience with domestic species (ruminants and companion animals), avian and exotics was gained in Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and the UK (1986-2007).
My research background over the years is more prominently displayed by following the ABOUT > PROFILE tabs.
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Aquaculture (070401):
Fish Pests and Diseases (070404):
Fish Physiology and Genetics (070405):
Fisheries Sciences (070400):
Veterinary Immunology (070705):
Veterinary Pathology (070709):
Veterinary Sciences (070700):
Veterinary Virology (070712)
Keywords
Slide based technology. Immunohistochemistry.
Possum virology. Infectious agents in populations. Aquaculture.
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Johnson, C., Kells, N., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M., Smith, A., Stockin, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hunter, S., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M., Smith, A., Stockin, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Andrews, C., Perrott, M., Potter, M., Thomas, D., Yapura, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dittmer, K., Littlejohn, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M., Stockin, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M., Stockin, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Munday, J., Perrott, M., Thomson, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Morel, P., Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Dunowska, M., Morel, P., Perrott, M., Roe, W.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M., Roe, W.
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dittmer, K., Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Perrott, M.
Report
[Technical Report]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Perrott, M.Contributed to by: Perrott, M.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
Conference
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Munday, J., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Perrott, M.Contributed to by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Perrott, M.Contributed to by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M., Roe, W.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Perrott, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Biggs, P., Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Perrott, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Perrott, M.
Other
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Perrott, M., Roe, W.
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
Medical laboratory science. Histotechnology
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 0 | 1 |
Co-supervisor | 0 | 2 |
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2018
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Adelbert De Clercq
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Doctor of Philosophy
The effect of incubation temperature on early malformation, regionalisation and meristic characters of the vertebral column in farmed Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Co-supervisor of:
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2023
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Emily Palmer
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Doctor of Philosophy
Life history of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in Aotearoa New Zealand -
2018
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Julia Giles
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Doctor of Philosophy
Characterization of the putative wobbly possum disease virus