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ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6761-8022
Scopus Author ID: 6701596314
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Biography
Professor Vanessa Barrs is the Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) Chair Provessor of Veterinary Medicine and Dean of the Jockey Club College of Medicine and Life Sciences.
Professof Barrs is an internationally renowned One-Health Infectious Diseases researcher with broad research interests in fungal, viral and bacterial pathogens. She discovered Aspergillus felis, an opportunistic pathogen of cats, dogs and humans.
Professor Barrs has authored over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and text book chapters. Before moving to Hong Kong in 2019, she was based at the University of Sydney for over 15 years Professor Barrs, where she was Head of the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Director of the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camperdown, Sydney.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Research output
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Dirofilaria immitis in Two Cats From Italy
Carbonara, M., Venco, L., Bossolini, E., Roncetti, G., Barrs, V. R. & Otranto, D., Jul 2025, In: Veterinary Medicine and Science. 11, 4, 6 p., e70394.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Dirofilaria spp. infection in cats from the Mediterranean basin: diagnosis and epidemiology
Carbonara, M., Perles, L., Venco, L., Gabrielli, S., Barrs, V. R., Miró, G., Papadopoulos, E., Lima, C., Bouhsira, E., Baneth, G., Pantchev, N., Iatta, R., Mendoza-Roldan, J. A., Decaro, N., Schunack, B., Benelli, G. & Otranto, D., 3 Feb 2025, (Online published) In: International Journal for Parasitology.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Feline vector-borne diseases: from local risks to global concerns
Otranto, D., Carbonara, M., Baneth, G., Dantas-Torres, F., Lappin, M. R. & Barrs, V. R., Jun 2025, In: Trends in Parasitology. 41, 6, p. 486-503Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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High prevalence of vector‑borne pathogens in the blood of clinically healthy dogs in Hong Kong
Manathunga, T., Carbonara, M., Nekouei, O., Mendoza-Roldan, J. A., Tam, J. W. Y., Beugnet, F., Otranto, D. & Barrs, V. R., 16 May 2025, (Accepted/In press/Filed) In: Parasites & Vectors. 10 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Oral haematomas as the major presenting sign of primary immune thrombocytopenia in a cat
Cammack, L., Sutch, A., Choi, Y. R., Barrs, V. R. & Beatty, J. A., 2025, In: Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports. 11, 1Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
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DON_RMG: Emerging Infections in Shelter-Housed Dogs in Hong Kong: What Is the Risk to Pets and People, and A Veterinary Outreach Program - RMGS
Beatty, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), BARRS, V. R. D. (Co-Investigator) & LEE, T.S.-J. (Co-Investigator)
1/05/25 → …
Project: Research
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DON_RMG: Investigating the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Candida Auris Carriage on the Skin of Dogs and Their Owners - RMGS
BARRS, V. R. D. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LAURA, G. (Co-Investigator) & TAM, W. Y. J. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/24 → …
Project: Research
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ASDC: Centre for Animal Health and Welfare
Beatty, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & BARRS, V. R. D. (Co-Principal Investigator)
1/08/20 → …
Project: Research
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DON_RMG: Identifying Infectious Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats – A First Step towards Prevention and Cure - RMGS
BARRS, V. R. D. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LI, J. (Co-Investigator), MAGOURAS, I. (Co-Investigator), NEKOUEI JAHROMI, O. A. (Co-Investigator) & PFEIFFER, D. U. (Co-Investigator)
1/08/21 → 15/04/24
Project: Research
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HMRF: A System-Level and Multidimensional Quantification and Prediction of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Animals: Are There Implications for Control of Human Infections?
LI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), BARRS, V. R. D. (Co-Investigator), Beatty, J. (Co-Investigator), CHEN, S. (Co-Investigator), GO, Y. Y. (Co-Investigator), MAGOURAS, I. (Co-Investigator), PEIRIS, J. S. M. (Co-Investigator), PFEIFFER, D. U. (Co-Investigator) & Shi, M. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/20 → 7/10/24
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
BARRS, V. R. D. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
BARRS, V. R. D. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
BARRS, V. R. D. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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Press/Media
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Chair Professor Vanessa BARRS named the recipient of The President's Awards 2021
14/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Health and medical research funding for three Covid-19 projects
BARRS, V. R. D., LI, J., MAGOURAS, I. & YUAN, H.-Y. S.
12/01/21
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CityU and Peking University collaborate on 2024 Psychology and Behaviour Investigation of Chinese Residents
MING, W. K., BARRS, V. R. D., BEATTY, J. A. & BUTAYE, P.
19/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Supervised Students
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Dr. Jacqueline TAM, 譚咏昕
- Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)
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