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Professor Jackie Benschop BVSc, PhD
Professor of Veterinary Public Health
Doctoral Mentor Supervisor School of Veterinary ScienceI am a veterinarian and epidemiologist researching disease at the human-animal-environment interface - particularly leptospirosis, Salmonella and Campylobacter spp epidemiology. I co-direct an inter-disciplinary research group which uses and develops cutting edge tools to answer questions about attribution and transmission of infectious disease. The theme that runs through my present research is engagement across disciplines and with stakeholders and communities to deepen my understanding of the need for research on infectious diseases.
Professional
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Massey University (1987)
- Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2010)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Mentor Supervisor, Massey University
Research Expertise
Research Interests
epidemiology, disease at the human-animal interface, best teaching and learning practice, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and the communication of science.
Thematics
Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Clinical Sciences (110300):
Epidemiology (111706):
Infectious Diseases (110309):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000):
Public Health and Health Services (111700):
Veterinary Sciences (070700)
Keywords
Epidemiology, Veterinary Public Health, Leptospirosis, Salmonellosis
Research Projects
Current Projects
Project Title: HRC-Enhancing leptospirosis diagnosis and outcomes for rural and Māori communities - 21/859/A
Date Range: 2022 - 2026
Funding Body: Health Research Council of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Prof Jackie Benschop - Project Leader
Completed Projects
Project Title: HRC-Emerging Sources and Pathways for Leptospirosis - a paradigm shift.
Date Range: 2018 - 2022
Funding Body: Health Research Council of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Prof Jackie Benschop - Project Leader
Project Title: Is the family pet a risk factor of multidrug resistant bacterial infections?
Date Range: 2014 - 2019
Funding Body: Health Research Council of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Distprof Nigel French - Project Leader
- Prof Jackie Benschop - Team Member
- Prof Jeroen Douwes - Team Member
- Prof Mick Roberts - Team Member
Project Title: Leptospirosis in New Zealand: diagnostics, strain typing and transmission
Date Range: 2010 - 2015
Funding Body: Health Research Council of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Prof Jackie Benschop - Project Leader
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J.
Teaching and Supervision
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
| Position | Current | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Main Supervisor | 2 | 6 |
| Co-supervisor | 1 | 10 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Natashja Haddow Brown
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Doctor of Philosophy
A One Health Approach to Investigating Leptospira in Aotearoa New Zealand -
Abbie Uy
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Doctor of Philosophy
Estimating the burden of leptospirosis – a case study in Taranaki.
Co-supervisor of:
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Anthony Pita
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Doctor of Philosophy
investigating a whanau-based approach to manage H.pylori infection and improve health outcomes for Maori
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2022
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Nilukshi Liyanagunawardena
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Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular epidemiology of Salmonella in the Broiler Industry of Sri Lanka -
2020
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Marie Moinet
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Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular and eco-epidemiology of Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar Ballum in wild invasive mammals in a farming environment in New Zealand -
2020
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Stuart Gordon
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Doctor of Philosophy
Multiple veterinary stakeholders’ perspectives on important professionalism attributes for career success in veterinary clinical practice -
2019
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Leah Toombs-Ruane
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Doctor of Philosophy
Is the family pet a risk for multidrug resistant infections? -
2017
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Samuel Bloomfield
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Doctor of Philosophy
Transmission and evolution of bacteria during the course of enteritis outbreaks - view more...
Co-supervisor of:
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2025
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Maryna Sokolova
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Doctor of Philosophy
Changing Epidemiology of Leptospirosis in New Zealand, with a Focus on the Novel Strain of Leptospira Borgpetersenii -
2024
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Xue Soon
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Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular epidemiology of chlamydiae at the shorebird-human interface in New Zealand -
2019
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Yuni Yupiana
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Doctor of Philosophy
Leptospirosis in dairy herds -
2018
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Rebecca Lucas-Roxburgh
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Doctor of Philosophy
Human papillomavirus (HPV) associated oropharyngeal cancer: Case prevalence, diagnosis, and the potential for screening in New Zealand -
2018
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Andrew Springer Browne
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Doctor of Philosophy
A food chain approach to control of shiga-toxin producing E. coli in New Zealand - view more...