DrFrancisca Samsing Pedrals
Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Animal Health
Faculty of Science
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- Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Animal HealthFaculty of Science
SERVICE & LEADERSHIP SUMMARy
Francisca contributes to governance, research strategy, and professional leadership at institutional, national, and international levels, with a focus on aquatic animal health, research education, and workforce development.
- Board Director (Oceania), World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) (2025–present)
- Postgraduate Coordinator, Sydney School of Veterinary Science (2023–present)
- Appointed Member, Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Coordination Program Committee (2023–present)
- Appointed Member, Research Advisory Committee, Sydney School of Veterinary Science (2023–present)
- Academic Advisor, University of Sydney WAVMA Student Chapter (2022–present)
SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
- RECOGNITIONHDR Supervisor of the Year12 Dec 2025
- RECOGNITIONResearcher of the Year, Sydney School of Veterinary Science1 Jan 2024
- AWARDS AND PRIZESCSIRO award for secondment to National Carp Control Program (NCCP)1 Jan 2019
- RECOGNITIONCSIRO funding for fish genomics workshop (“Aquanomics Workshop”)1 Jan 2019
- FELLOWSHIPCSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral, Fellowship1 Jan 2018
- AWARDS AND PRIZESMacBain Research Scholarship in Biology (Zoology, University of Melbourne)1 Jan 2016
- AWARDS AND PRIZESScholarship to attend International Sea Lice Conference, Westport, Ireland1 Jan 2016
- AWARDS AND PRIZESScience Abroad Travelling Scholarship (SATS, University of Melbourne)1 Jan 2016
- AWARDS AND PRIZESF.H. Drummond Prize in postgraduate Zoology at the University of Melbourne1 Jan 2015
- AWARDS AND PRIZESInternational Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) - AU$ 27,000 PA for3 years1 Jan 2015
- AWARDS AND PRIZESResearch Council of Norway top-up Scholarship – AU$ 10,000 PA for 3 years1 Jan 2015
- RECOGNITIONDean’s Honour List, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne1 Jan 2014
- AWARDS AND PRIZESAustralia Award Leadership Program (ALA, Australian Gov.)1 Jan 2013
- AWARDS AND PRIZESAustralia Awards Scholarship (AusAID, Australian Gov.) – AU$ 30,000 PA for 2 years1 Jan 2013
- AWARDS AND PRIZESPedro N. Acha Award for Excellence in Veterinary Public Health (PAHO/WHO)1 Jan 2011