Rate My Professor Susan O'Keeffe

Susan O'Keeffe is a Lecturer in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University, where she contributes to veterinary education and research within one of Australia's leading veterinary programs. The School of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, research, and clinical services in veterinary science. O'Keeffe is listed among the academic staff alongside associate professors and other lecturers specializing in various aspects of veterinary medicine, including pathology, animal welfare, and surgery.

Her documented research focuses on infectious diseases in companion animals, particularly cats. In 2020, O'Keeffe co-authored the peer-reviewed article 'Feline parvovirus seroprevalence is high in domestic cats from Perth, Western Australia,' published in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. The study analyzed serum samples collected from 100 domestic cats presented to veterinary clinics in Perth for routine procedures. Using an in-house indirect ELISA, the researchers detected antibodies against feline parvovirus, revealing a high seroprevalence rate in the sampled population. This finding underscores significant exposure to feline panleukopenia virus in urban pet cats in Western Australia. Collaborators included researchers from Murdoch University's School of Veterinary and Life Sciences (now Veterinary Medicine), Perth Cat Hospital, Bedford-Dianella Vet Centre, University of Bari Aldo Moro, and University of Sydney. The paper has garnered 32 citations and was presented as part of the 2020 ACVIM Forum On Demand Research Abstract Program. O'Keeffe maintains an active profile on the Murdoch University Research Portal under her affiliation with the School of Veterinary Medicine. Professional Email: S.O'Keeffe@murdoch.edu.au