Dr Shawn Ting

Senior research fellow

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (First Class Hons), University of Melbourne, 2012
Member of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Epidemiology Chapter), 2020
Master of Public Health, University of New South Wales, 2022

Location:

Darwin - Royal Darwin Hospital campus

Biography:

Dr Shawn Ting is a veterinarian with a background in public health, food safety, animal health, animal welfare and public administration.

He currently leads the animal health aspects of the Menzies Timor-Leste project, focusing on developing strategies for strengthening the animal health system, especially for antimicrobial resistance, transboundary and zoonotic diseases. He has also taken on project management roles recently. Shawn continues to deepen the links between the government veterinary services of Timor-Leste and Menzies through a One Health approach.

Previously, Shawn was awarded a scholarship from the government veterinary services of Singapore and has held various positions focusing on import risk analysis and disease surveillance. He also has international experience through work with the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.