Parasitology research
Our team contributes to knowledge and conservation of parasites by researching micro and macro parasites and their effect on the species of interest.
Wildbase research
Dr. Isabel Castro is a member of Wildbase research, which promotes collaborative investigation and management of wildlife in support of the welfare and conservation of New Zealand native fauna.
Team leaders
Collaborators
- Laryssa Howe
- Daniel Tompkins
- Allen Heath
- Bill Pomroy
- Rosemary Barraclough
Past postgraduate students
PhD
Ellen Renate Schoener
Submitted
The impact of conservation translocations on vector- borne parasites : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand.
Masters
Louisa Mary Robertson
2009
Anthelmintic treatment and digestive organ morphology of captive-reared kakī (Himantopus novaezelandiae) released to the wild : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Ellen Renate Schoener
2010
Gastrointestinal parasites in endemic, native, and introduced New Zealand passerines with a special focus on coccidia : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Rosemary Jane Rippon
2010
Nestling mortality in a translocated population of hihi/stitchbirds (Notiomystis cincta) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.