Julia Beatty
Chair Professor in Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases at City University’s Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences
BSc(hons) BVetMed PhD FANZCVS (feline med) GradCertEd (Higher Ed) FRCVS GACID
Jules graduated from the RVC in 1989 and has worked in shelter, primary and referral practice in the UK, Sydney and Hong Kong. She holds a PhD in virology from the University of Glasgow, Fellowship of the ANZCVS in Feline Medicine, is an RCVS-recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contribution to knowledge.
Jules’ research on companion animal infectious diseases has led to the discovery of several novel feline viruses, including the feline hepatitis-B virus. In her current role as Chair Professor in Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, CityU, she lead the establishment of the first veterinary clinical department in Hong Kong. Jules is also the Founding Director of the Centre for Animal Health at Welfare at CityU, Professor Emerita at the University of Sydney, and Adjunct Professor of Small Animal Medicine at Texas A&M University.
Jules has successfully combined her interests in cats, fixing things and chatting into a “career”. Her greatest professional achievement is getting paid for stuff she would do anyway. She currently lives in Hong Kong with her partner, Vanessa, and their 2 pre-loved and currently-loved cats, Joey and Ginger Roger.