Person

Spradbrow, Peter Bryan (1934 - 2017)

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Born
1934
Died
2017
Occupation
Virologist

Summary

Peter Spradbrow was a virologist whose research focused on avian and cattle diseases. He was involved in improvements in vaccines against avian viruses including fowlpox and Newcastle disease in chickens. Spradbrow was team leader for the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research project that produced a new duck plague vaccine for Vietnam. He also served on committees that set standards for avian vaccines used in Australia.

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Chronology

1957
Education - Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), University of Queensland
1961
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Queensland
1984
Education - Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc), University of Queensland
1984 - 1999
Career position - Professor (personal chair), School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland
1988
Award - Award for Excellence in Overseas Aid (jointly with John Copeland), Australian International Development Assistance Bureau
1995
Award - Clunies Ross Award for Science and Technology, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
1997
Award - Member of the Order of Australia (AM) - For service to veterinary science, particularly in the areas of veterinary education
1998
Award - Kesteven Medal, Australian Veterinary Association
1999
Life event - Retired
2004
Award - Government of Vietnam Medal for Agricultural and Rural Development
2005
Award - Australian Poultry Award, Australian Branch, World Poultry Science Association

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See also

  • Who's who in Australia 2012 (Melbourne: Crown Content Pty Ltd, 2012), 2430 pp. Details

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