I have broad interests in the use of molecular techniques for detection of pathogenic microbes and identification and characterisation of viruses, as well a strong interest in the development of bacteriophage for use as biocontrol agents (phage therapy).  From an educational standpoint, I am interested in the development and use of technologies in teaching, particularly in the teaching of molecular microbiology.  In addition I have an interest in assisting students in cross disciplinary research involving microbial components.

One current research project involves molecular characterisation of viral diseases in aquatic invertebrates.  This includes examination of genomes for identification of new viruses, developing an understanding of how these viruses work as well as examining new methods of controlling disease.  I also have a current project involving utilising phage therapy to control ear infections in dogs.

Teaching

• BM1003: Biomedicine in the Tropics (Level 1; TSV)
• BM3000: Advanced Projects in Biomedicine (Level 3; TSV)
• BM5000: Advanced Projects in Biomedicine (Level 5; TSV)
• MI2011: Microbial Ecology (Level 2; TSV)
• MI3071: Molecular Analysis of Tropical Microbes (Level 3; TSV)
• MI5071: Molecular Analysis of Tropical Microbes (Level 5; TSV)
• TV1103: Fundamentals of Veterinary Science (Level 1; TSV)
• TV3001: Transitions from Health to Disease 1 (Level 3; TSV)

Interests

Research

• bacteriophage therapy and biocontrol, including development of models of infection and novel delivery systems
• microbial ecology
• molecular microbiology diagnostics development
• molecular characterisation of viruses

Teaching

• development of digital resources such as video and animation for flexible learning

Experience

• 2007 to 2009 - Research Lab Supervisor, James Cook University (Department of Microbiology and Immunology)
• 2005 to 2006 - Research Officer, Tropbio (Townsville)
• 2004 - Research Assistant, James Cook University (Department Microbiology and Immunology)
• 2000 to 2001 - Research Assistant, James Cook University (Clinical School Research Laboratory)

Research Disciplines

• Microbiology (3107)
• Veterinary sciences (3009)
• Fisheries sciences (3005)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Veterinary pharmaceutical products (2416)

Awards

• 2015 - C1(2) James Cook University Partnership Grant: Sequence Identification of a new virus impacting the crayfish industry for RNAi intervention ($35706)
• 2014 - CI(1) Research Infrastructure Block Grant, JCU (Department of Innovation Industry Science & Research); ($114 831)
• 2013 - CI(2) Research Infrastructure Block Grant, JCU (Department of Innovation Industry Science & Research); ($11 378)
• 2012 - CI(1) Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Shelf Life and Quality Characteristics of Tempe; Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering Ltd ($3825)
• 2011 - CI(1) Bacteriophage Therapy for Melioidosis ; Faculty Internal Research Allocation, JCU; ($2795)
• 2010 - CI(1)Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility TAP (travel) grant; Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF); ($3880)
• 2009 - CI(1) Faculty Administered Internal Grant; Bacteriophage of Leptospira; ($5200)

Memberships

• Royal Australian Chemical Institute
• Australian Society for Microbiology
• American Society for Microbiology

Other

• School QC2 Quarantine Officer
• 2012 - Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Tertiary)
• 2006 - Awarded PhD, thesis title: Bacteriophage of Burkholderia pseudomallei; Friend or Foe?
• 1999 - Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences, Thesis title; Invasive Listerial Infection
• 1991 - Bachelor of Science with Honours, thesis title; Synthetic and metal ion transport studies involving lipophilic N2O2-donor macrocyclic ionophores

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Adagra C, Squires R, Adagra A, Elliman J and Constantinoiu C (2021) Prevalence of infection with Dirofilaria immitis in cats in Townsville, Australia. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 24.
• Hayakijkosol O, Jaroenram W, Owens L and Elliman J (2021) Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection for Australian Cherax reovirus from redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus). Aquaculture, 530.
• Jaroenram W, Hayakijkosol O, Owens L and Elliman J (2021) Establishing a gold standard method for the detection of Cherax reovirus using reverse transcriptase, quantitative, polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Virological Methods, 293.
• Jaroenram W, Owens L, Hayakijkosol O and Elliman J (2021) Natural, in ovo, vertical transmission of the RNA viruses, Chequa iflavirus and Athtab bunyavirus, but not Cherax reovirus in redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus). Aquaculture, 534.
• Elliman J and Owens L (2020) Confirmation that candidatus Coxiella cheraxi from redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) is a close relative of Coxiella burnetii, the agent of Q-fever. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 71 (3). pp. 320-326
• Mashkour N, Jones K, Kophamel S, Hipolito T, Ahasan S, Walker G, Jakob-Hoff R, Whittaker M, Hamann M, Bell I, Elliman J, Owens L, Saladin C, Crespo-Picazo J, Gardner B, Loganathan A, Bowater R, Young E, Robinson D, Baverstock W, Blyde D, March D, Eghbali M, Mohammadi M, Freggi D, Giliam J, Hale M, Nicolle N, Spiby K, Wrobel D, Parga M, Mobaraki A, Rajakaruna R, Hyland K, Read M and Ariel E (2020) Disease risk analysis in sea turtles: a baseline study to inform conservation efforts. PLoS ONE, 15 (10).
• Sakuna K, Elliman J and Owens L (2018) Therapeutic trials against pre-existing Chequa iflavirus in redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus). Aquaculture, 492. pp. 9-14
• Sakuna K, Elliman J, Tzamouzaki A and Owens L (2018) A novel virus (order Bunyavirales) from stressed redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) from farms in northern Australia. Virus Research, 250. pp. 7-12
• Sakuna K, Elliman J and Owens L (2018) Comparison of molecular detection PCR methods for chequa iflavirus in freshwater crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus. Journal of Virological Methods, 251. pp. 139-144
• Sakuna K, Elliman J and Owens L (2017) Assessment of a cricket, Acheta domesticus, bioassay for Chequa Iflavirus and bunya-like virus from redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 150. pp. 41-44
• Sakuna K, Elliman J and Owens L (2017) Discovery of a novel Picornavirales, Chequa iflavirus, from stressed redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) from farms in northern Queensland, Australia. Virus Research, 238. pp. 148-155
• Syahidah D, Elliman J, Constantinoiu C and Owens L (2017) Mosquito cells (C6/36) fail to support the complete replication of Penaeus merguiensis hepandensovirus. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 145. pp. 31-38

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 27+ research outputs authored by Dr Jennifer Elliman from 2007 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• The Persistence and Microecology of Burkholderia Pseudomallei in Townsville Groundwater (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• Development of a Phage Library to treat P.aeruginosa Infections in Dog Ears - a Model for future Phage therapy development (Masters , Primary Advisor)

Completed

• Studies in the ecology and biocontrol of Burkholderia Pseudomallei (2019, PhD , Primary Advisor)
• Sea turtles disease risk analysis and discovery of the first Australian green turtle (Chelonia mydas) papillomavirus (2019, PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
• Novel RNA viruses causing muscle lesions in red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) (2018, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Assessment of cell cultures to propagate crustacean viruses (2020, PhD , Secondary Advisor)

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