Peter Atkinson
School of Animal and Veterinary Science
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Since graduation as a DVM from the University of Adelaide, I spent time in primary opinion veterinary practice. A high-paced clinical environment was stimulating for me and allowed me to hone my technical skills. However, after 2 years I decided I wanted to take a more academic view of the world, and commenced a PhD program through the University of Adelaide.
My research focuses on veterinary epidemiology. In this vast field, we try and tackle the "why" and the "how" behind disease occurrence in populations, how to improve productivity, welfare and economics for animal producers, assist pet owners with making evidence-based decisions about the care of their pet, and finally, to inform stakeholders about options to best achieve their goals of animal ownership. We use an analytical approach to find and report the best evidence-base for clinical decision making to improve population health. Finally, we consider how our actions as veterinarians affect public health, food security and developing countries.
- My Research
- Career
- Publications
- Grants and Funding
- Teaching
- Supervision
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Research Interests
- Veterinary epidemiology
- Farm productivity and diseases of production
- Companion animal infectious disease
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2022 - 2024 Teaching assistant, Veterinary Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine University of Adelaide 2022 - 2023 Teaching assistant, Veterinary Professional Skills University of Adelaide -
Postgraduate Training
Date Title Institution Country 2023 Advanced R Shiny Masterclass Epi Interactive New Zealand 2023 MANZCVS (Epidemiology) Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Australia Diagnostic Test Assessment author training Cochrane Collaboration United Kingdom -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Atkinson, P. J., Stevenson, M., O'Handley, R., Nielsen, T., & Caraguel, C. G. B. (2024). Temperature-bounded development of Dirofilaria immitis larvae restricts the geographical distribution and seasonality of its transmission: case study and decision support system for canine heartworm management in Australia. International Journal for Parasitology, 54(6), 311-319.
2023 Atkinson, P. J., O'Handley, R., Nielsen, T., & Caraguel, C. G. (2023). Relative diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests to rule-in Dirofilaria immitis infection in clinically suspect dogs: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 217, 105970-1-105970-11.
2019 Elzahaby, D., Atkinson, P., Dunn, A., Trott, D., Norris, J., & Tisdall, P. (2019). Treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius surgical site infection with linezolid in a Great Dane. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 50(1), 17-22. -
Internet Publications
Year Citation 2023 Atkinson, P. (2023). Transmission Tracker - Dirofilaria. -
Datasets
Year Citation - Atkinson, P. (n.d.). Canine_heartworm_POCtest_raw.
DOI
2022 School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Seed Grant
2023 School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Seed Grant
2023 DR Stranks Travelling Fellowship
2023 Adelaide Graduate Research School Travel Grant
Course coordinator, VET SC 3516RW - Veterinary Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine III
Tutor, VET SC 3516RW - Veterinary Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine III
Tutor, VET SC 7001RW - DVM Professional Skills
Tutor, VET SC 2500RW - Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience II
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Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2022 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Feline immunodeficiency virus point-of-care test accuracy University of Adelaide Summer research scholar Other Full Time Jiawei Lei
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2023 - ongoing Member Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Australia -
Presentation
Date Topic Presented at Institution Country 2023 - ongoing Temperature-directed prevention of canine heartworm in a changing climate Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference 2023 Australian Veterinary Association Australia
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