Rowland Cobbold

Assoc. Prof. Cobbold worked in mixed animal practice in Australia and the UK before completing a PhD in microbiology at UQ and with the CSIRO. Following a faculty research position in food safety epidemiology and microbiology at Washington State University, he commenced a teaching and research position with the UQ School of Veterinary Science. Rowland’s research centres on zoonotic and food-borne pathogens – their natural ecology and potential public health risk, and control strategies. Specific projects have investigated EHEC, Salmonella, Campylobacter, leptospirosis, Q fever, and antimicrobial resistance. He has extensive experience in curriculum development and teaching, including in international standards setting.