DrSamantha Livingstone
Unit Head (ECC)
Faculty of Science
RESEARCH INTERESTs
Previous research projects involve:
- Coagulation dysfunction and biomarkers in the acute respiratory distress syndrome subphenotypes (PhD)
- The use of hypothermic ex vivo perfusion to improve ischaemic storage times for heart transplants
- The development and assessment of novel peripheral intravenous catheters to reduce early failure rates.
- The assessment of respiratory system elastance after nebulisation of differing solutions
- The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe cardiopulmonary failure
- COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium
- Speckle-tracking echocardiography
Current research projects involve:
- Coagulation dysfunction of heart disease in cats and dogs
- The effect of negative experiences on recent graduate vets
- The use of AI in DVM education
- Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
- Critical Care in Small Animals
Samantha's research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strength - Healthy Animals.
FUNDED RESEARCH
- GRANTThe use of Cannabidiol Oil to improve outcomes in male cats with feline idiopathic cystitisEveryCAT Health Foundation1 Jul 2026People funded by this grant:
- Livingstone S
- GRANTInvestigation of coagulation abnormalities in cats and dogs with cardiomyopathiesSydney School of Veterinary Science (SSVS)1 Aug 2024People funded by this grant:
- Livingstone S
- GRANTEstablishing evidence-based prognostic indicators in injured, sick and orphaned bare-nosed wombatsWildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Ltd (WIRES)1 Jan 2024People funded by this grant:
- Campbell M,
- Livingstone S,
- Olsson A