Dr Julie Roberts

Biography

Juliet (Julie) Roberts is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Animal Science, School of Environmental and Rural Science, at the University of New England, Armidale.  She has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from James Cook University, a PhD in Avian Physiology from Flinders University and completed Postdoctoral Fellowships in Avian Physiology at the University of British Columbia, Canada and University of Arizona, U.S.A.  Julie has been at the University of New England since 1986 from where she retired in 2018.  She taught physiology and poultry science to undergraduates, supervised postgraduate students and was the Course Coordinator for Rural Science, Agriculture, Animal Science and Agrifood Systems for 7 years prior to her retirement.  Julie’s research interests are avian physiology and factors affecting eggshell quality and egg internal quality in laying hens, as well as more general areas of egg production.  Julie also has a strong interest in education at all levels.  In her retirement, she is involved at UNE as a co-supervisor of PhD students and a mentor for ACIAR projects.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) James Cook University, PhD Flinders University

Research Interests

Renal function in mammalian and avian species; factors (nutrition, disease, management) affecting egg shell quality in laying hens, egg quality and food safety.

Memberships

Postdoctoral Fellow University of British Columbia, Canada; Postdoctoral Fellow University of Arizona, U.S.A.